Severe Storms and Flooding Possible Today

Clusters of thunderstorms will move across the area today into tonight. Torrential downpours and training of storms could cause flash flooding. Severe wind gusts will also be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity and Breezy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed NW 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Aug 3:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Jefferson NCSimilar City Names

Flood Watch August 11, 04:17pm until August 13, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch August 11, 04:17pm until August 13, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Thu

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 81 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Jefferson NCSimilar City Names
 36.43°N 81.46°W (Elev. 3051 ft)
2:30 pm EDT Aug 11, 2026
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