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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed W 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 14 Mar 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Jefferson, Ashe County Airport NC

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 55. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 55. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Jefferson, Ashe County Airport NC
 36.4°N 81.41°W (Elev. 2799 ft)
8:00 am EDT Mar 14, 2026
11am EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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