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Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible Today and Wednesday

Unsettled weather prevails today and Wednesday, with severe weather possible each day. Storms will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Also, locally heavy rain from showers and storms could result in localized flooding concerns from today into Thursday, especially in areas that receive multiple rounds of activity. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.89 in (1009.7 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 7 May 5:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Horsepen VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Horsepen VA
 37.24°N 81.5°W (Elev. 2100 ft)
Last Update:
2:30 pm EDT May 7, 2024
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT May 7, 2024-6pm EDT May 14, 2024
 
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