Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. 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: 2:26 pm EDT Aug 14, 2026
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  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms


  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot



  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear



  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms



  • This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    Tuesday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.



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

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