Heavy Rainfall Continues in Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Plains and Southern Appalachians
Areas of gusty winds, heavy rain leading to flash flooding, and high surf continue across portions of Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala continues to move away from the islands. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall will shift into the southern Appalachians today. Strong to severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, scattered wind gusts, and heavy rain today across the northern and central Plains. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Gate City VA Issued by: National Weather Service Morristown, TN Last Update: 7:36 am EDT Aug 17, 2026 |  |
This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 95. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 11pm. Low around 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Friday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. | |
| Gate City VA 36.63°N 82.59°W (Elev. 1503 ft) | |
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