Local weather forecast

Weather in Nelsonia, VA

Updated 2026-09-26 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 23414

Patchy rain nearby
Now61°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low66° / 57°
Rain chance75%
Wind20 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Gale Warning issued September 26 at 3:58AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 1:12AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Gale Warning issued September 26 at 6:13AM EDT until September 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Safety instructions

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby61°19% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby62°25% rain
3 PMLight rain58°75% rain
4 PMLight drizzle57°52% rain
5 PMLight drizzle57°72% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby57°30% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby57°31% rain
8 PMLight drizzle57°61% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby57°36% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby57°32% rain
11 PMLight drizzle57°55% rain
12 AMLight drizzle56°67% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
66° 57°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 75%Gust 22 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
70° 56°Overcast
Rain 63%Gust 17 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
68° 61°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 32%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity71%
Pressure29.80 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind20 mph NNW
Wind gusts34 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:53 AM
Sunset06:53 PM
Moonrise06:44 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour11 AM · 66°F
Coolest hour12 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance3 PM · 75%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 33 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 75% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 50°F with winds near 20 mph.

Best window: 1 PM

62°F, 16% rain chance and 20 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 34 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 20 mph, rain chance up to 75%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Nelsonia

Virginia ranges from Atlantic coastal plain to Appalachian highlands. Summers are generally warm and humid, while mountain areas are cooler and winter conditions vary substantially statewide.

Nelsonia is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 37.82°N latitude and 75.59°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Nelsonia weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 61°F in Nelsonia, VA. Today's high is 66°F with a 75% rain chance. Winds are around 20 mph with gusts near 34 mph. Relative humidity is 71%, pressure is 29.80 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Nelsonia

Sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 06:53 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 70°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 63%.

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