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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	N 3 mph
Barometer	30.01 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 1:15 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W West Jefferson NC

This Afternoon
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.