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Current conditions at
Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)
Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.
Fog/Mist
76°F
24°C
| Humidity | 97% |
| Wind Speed | S 5 mph |
| Barometer | 30.00 in (1014.8 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 75°F (24°C) |
| Visibility | 3.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 75°F (24°C) |
| Last update | 31 Jul 7:54 am EDT |
Extended Forecast for
Amherst VA
Today
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
LikelyTonight
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy FogFriday
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-stormsFriday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
ShowersSaturday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
ShowersSaturday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Amherst VA
37.59°N 79.06°W (Elev. 699 ft)
37.59°N 79.06°W (Elev. 699 ft)
8:00 am EDT Jul 31, 2025
8am EDT Jul 31, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 6, 2025
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