Heat is the top cause of weather-related deaths, killing more people than hurricanes, tornadoes and floods combined. Last summer’s staggering 31-day streak claimed victims of every age, race and gender.
Mechanicsville, VA
Right Now
67°
- Humidity: 95%
- Feels Like: 67°
- Heat Index: 67°
- Wind: 0 mph
- Wind Chill: 67°
- UV Index: 10 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:48:47 AM
- Sunset: 08:27:45 PM
- Dew Point: 65°
- Visibility: 7 mi
Today
Partly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies this evening. Increasing clouds with periods of showers late. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
Tomorrow
Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. High 84F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Precip
4 AM
66°
4%
4 AM
66°
Wind: SSE @ 0 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 96%
Wind Chill: 66°
Heat Index: 66°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
5 AM
65°
4%
5 AM
65°
Wind: SSW @ 0 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 97%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
6 AM
65°
3%
6 AM
65°
Wind: NNW @ 0 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 97%
Wind Chill: 65°
Heat Index: 65°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
7 AM
67°
4%
7 AM
67°
Wind: NNE @ 0 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 98%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 4 mi
8 AM
71°
4%
8 AM
71°
Wind: N @ 1 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 91%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 6 mi
9 AM
75°
4%
9 AM
75°
Wind: NE @ 2 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 83%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 9 mi
10 AM
78°
2%
10 AM
78°
Wind: E @ 3 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 75%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 78°
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Visibility: 9 mi
11 AM
80°
3%
11 AM
80°
Wind: ESE @ 3 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
12 PM
83°
2%
12 PM
83°
Wind: E @ 4 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 60%
Wind Chill: 83°
Heat Index: 87°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
1 PM
84°
1%
1 PM
84°
Wind: E @ 4 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 57%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 88°
UV Index: 10 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
2 PM
86°
20%
2 PM
86°
Wind: SE @ 4 mph
Precip: 20% Chance
Humidity: 54%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 90°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
3 PM
86°
24%
3 PM
86°
Wind: SSE @ 4 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 54%
Wind Chill: 86°
Heat Index: 89°
UV Index: 6 High
Visibility: 10 mi
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