First responders reportedly were going door to door doing search and rescue at homes that had been damaged or destroyed by the storm. At least one person died.
Lynchburg, VA
Right Now
- Humidity: 47%
- Feels Like: 86°
- Heat Index: 86°
- Wind: 4 mph
- Wind Chill: 84°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:14:26 AM
- Sunset: 08:12:19 PM
- Dew Point: 62°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Considerable clouds this evening. Some decrease in clouds late. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 65F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Considerable clouds this evening. Some decrease in clouds late. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 65F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 91F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 48%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 86°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: SSW @ 4 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 52%
Wind Chill: 82°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: SSW @ 2 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 60%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: SSW @ 4 mph
Precip: 5% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 10% Chance
Humidity: 75%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 77%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 81%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 6% Chance
Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 69°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 12% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 68°
Heat Index: 69°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 12% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 68°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Wind: SW @ 3 mph
Precip: 16% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 68°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
Wind: WSW @ 4 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
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The forecast is showing a hot day in Lynchburg. Temperatures are projected to be a scorcher today with temperatures reaching a high of 96 though it will feel even hotter at 104. 72 degrees is today's low. We will see a mix of sun and clouds. There is only a 21% chance of rain, but check the …
The forecast is showing a hot day in Lynchburg. Temperatures are projected to be a steamy day today with temperatures reaching a high of 96 though it will feel even hotter at 104. A 73-degree low is forecasted. Expect clear skies today. High UV indexes are expected. Be careful outside, espec…
Hot temperatures are predicted today. Temperatures are projected to be a quite blistering high of 96. Today has the makings of a perfect day to hit the pool or find a nice air-conditioned room. Today's forecasted low temperature is 73 degrees. Today's conditions are expected to be clear, so …
Hot temperatures are predicted today. Temperatures are projected to be a scorcher today with temperatures reaching a high of 93 though it will feel even hotter at 95. We'll see a low temperature of 71 degrees today. It should be a fairly cloudless day. The forecast is calling for clear skies…
The forecast is showing a hot day in Lynchburg. The forecast calls for it to be a warm 89 degrees. We'll see a low temperature of 65 degrees today. Don't leave the house without an umbrella today! Today's outlook shows a 37% chance of rain. Today's UV index is high. Be careful outside, espec…
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