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Weather in Virginia Today

Data updated:
September 12, 2026, 12:51 AM
Source:
National Weather Service

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

71°F

Richmond, Virginia

Short forecast

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

5 mph E

Active alerts

2

Last updated

September 12, 2026, 12:51 AM

Source

National Weather Service

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 1am, then patchy fog between 2am and 3am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Virginia

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 8:00PM EDT until September 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Minor · Expected

Areas: Carroll, VA; Grayson, VA; City of Galax, VA

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued September 11 at 7:03PM EDT until September 11 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Minor · Expected

Areas: Greensville, VA; Sussex, VA; City of Emporia, VA

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for Virginia is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

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Local variation

Weather can vary across Virginia

This page uses Richmond as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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