Hail, Damaging Winds, and Tornadoes Possible Monday

Severe thunderstorms on Monday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. A lesser risk of severe storms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening for far southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will be capable of localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 14 Mar 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW McGrady NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm.  Low around 46. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 55. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 29 mph becoming southwest 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers and
    Windy then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Low around 46. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 5pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. High near 55. Windy, with a south wind 24 to 29 mph becoming southwest 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW McGrady NC
 36.37°N 81.28°W (Elev. 3136 ft)
11:30 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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