Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today
Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Gate City VA Issued by: National Weather Service Morristown, TN Last Update: 2:26 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026 |  |
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind. Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Independence Day: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Monday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%. | |
| Gate City VA 36.63°N 82.59°W (Elev. 1503 ft) | |
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