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Lynchburg, VA
Right Now
87°
Sunny
- Humidity: 35%
- Feels Like: 87°
- Heat Index: 87°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 87°
- UV Index: 8 Very High
- Sunrise: 06:18:39 AM
- Sunset: 08:08:48 PM
- Dew Point: 57°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
A mix of clouds and sun. Very warm. High 89F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 59F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tomorrow
Rain likely. High 62F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Precip
2 PM
88°
0%
2 PM
88°
Wind: S @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 33%
Wind Chill: 88°
Heat Index: 88°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
3 PM
89°
0%
3 PM
89°
Wind: S @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 32%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
4 PM
89°
1%
4 PM
89°
Wind: S @ 7 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 32%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
5 PM
89°
2%
5 PM
89°
Wind: S @ 8 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 32%
Wind Chill: 89°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
6 PM
88°
2%
6 PM
88°
Wind: S @ 8 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 33%
Wind Chill: 88°
Heat Index: 88°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
7 PM
85°
9%
7 PM
85°
Wind: SSE @ 7 mph
Precip: 9% Chance
Humidity: 38%
Wind Chill: 85°
Heat Index: 85°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
8 PM
77°
24%
8 PM
77°
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 54%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
9 PM
73°
54%
9 PM
73°
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
Precip: 54% Chance
Humidity: 69%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
10 PM
70°
62%
10 PM
70°
Wind: ESE @ 4 mph
Precip: 62% Chance
Humidity: 76%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 4 mi
11 PM
69°
66%
11 PM
69°
Wind: ENE @ 4 mph
Precip: 66% Chance
Humidity: 78%
Wind Chill: 69°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
12 AM
68°
50%
12 AM
68°
Wind: ENE @ 6 mph
Precip: 50% Chance
Humidity: 81%
Wind Chill: 68°
Heat Index: 68°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 mi
1 AM
66°
48%
1 AM
66°
Wind: ENE @ 7 mph
Precip: 48% Chance
Humidity: 83%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 5 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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