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Weather in Virginia Today

Data updated:
July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM
Source:
National Weather Service

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

Current temperature

67°F

Richmond, Virginia

Short forecast

Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

2 to 8 mph W

Active alerts

10

Last updated

July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

Source

National Weather Service

Showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Virginia

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 7:54PM EDT until July 28 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Severe · Immediate

Areas: Isle of Wight, VA; James City, VA; Surry, VA; York, VA; City of Newport News, VA; City of Williamsburg, VA

Tornado Warning

Tornado Warning issued July 28 at 7:54PM EDT until July 28 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Extreme · Immediate

Areas: Isle of Wight, VA; Surry, VA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 7:52PM EDT until July 28 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Severe · Immediate

Areas: Essex, VA; King and Queen, VA; Lancaster, VA; Middlesex, VA; Richmond, VA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 28 at 7:33PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Severe · Immediate

Areas: Charles City, VA; James City, VA; Prince George, VA; Surry, VA; York, VA

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 28 at 7:15PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Severe · Future

Areas: Caswell, NC; Rockingham, NC; Halifax, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Danville, 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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Plan around local conditions

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  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

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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