Essex County, VA Weather Forecast
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Patchy Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Patchy smoke before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 107. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Page Snapshot
- Page focus
- county weather
- Forecast window
- Jul 18 to Jul 24, 2026
- Latest sync
- Jul 18, 2026 11:03 AM EDT
- Forecast office
- AKQ
- Source
- NOAA / NWS
Daily Outlook
This Week in Essex County
Today looks like the warmest upcoming period in Essex County at 95 degrees F.
Thursday Night is the coolest period ahead with temperatures near 64 degrees F.
The strongest winds are forecast for Today at about 6 to 12 mph SW.
Precipitation is mentioned in 14 upcoming forecast periods.
Forecast Details
- Last updated
- Jul 18, 2026 11:03 AM EDT
- Coverage
- 7 days
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Forecast office
- AKQ
- Radar station
- KAKQ
Weather data is provided by the National Weather Service and refreshed automatically for U.S. locations.
Open NOAA sourceExtended Forecast
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 6 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 0 to 3 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Detailed Forecast
| Period | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Today
Jul 18
|
Patchy Smoke then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
95°F |
6 to 12 mph
SW
|
|
Tonight
Jul 18
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
74°F |
5 to 10 mph
SW
|
|
Sunday
Jul 19
|
Partly Sunny
|
89°F |
6 mph
NW
|
|
Sunday Night
Jul 19
|
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
|
69°F |
0 to 3 mph
E
|
|
Monday
Jul 20
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
86°F |
1 to 6 mph
E
|
|
Monday Night
Jul 20
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
70°F |
2 to 6 mph
SE
|
|
Tuesday
Jul 21
|
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
90°F |
2 to 12 mph
S
|
|
Tuesday Night
Jul 21
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
72°F |
10 mph
SW
|
|
Wednesday
Jul 22
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
88°F |
10 mph
SW
|
|
Wednesday Night
Jul 22
|
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
|
65°F |
3 to 7 mph
NW
|
|
Thursday
Jul 23
|
Slight Chance Rain Showers
|
82°F |
6 mph
N
|
|
Thursday Night
Jul 23
|
Slight Chance Rain Showers
|
64°F |
0 to 3 mph
N
|
|
Friday
Jul 24
|
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
84°F |
3 mph
NE
|
|
Friday Night
Jul 24
|
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
|
67°F |
3 mph
S
|
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