Severe Thunderstorm and Critical Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Tuesday

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms Tuesday with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible Tuesday due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 17 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 12:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Creston NC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 56 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 76 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 57 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 75 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 57 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 75 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 50 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 75 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 53 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Creston NC
 36.47°N 81.71°W (Elev. 3074 ft)
11:51 pm EDT Apr 15, 2024
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