Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 36.63°N 82.59°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Gate City VA
Issued by: National Weather Service Morristown, TN
Last Update: 7:16 am EDT Jul 13, 2025
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  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms


  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms


  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely


  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 5 mph.

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.



    Gate City VA
     36.63°N 82.59°W (Elev. 1503 ft)

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