Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. 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 Jun 20, 2026
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  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear


  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny


  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy


  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny


  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 84. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.



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

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