Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East
Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Gate City VA Issued by: National Weather Service Morristown, TN Last Update: 1:06 am EDT Aug 4, 2026 |  |
| Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. | |
| Gate City VA 36.63°N 82.59°W (Elev. 1503 ft) | |
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