Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fog/Mist

60°F

16°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	1.25 mi
Last update	3 Aug 6:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Jefferson, Ashe County Airport NC

Today
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind. 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 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southeast wind. 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 76. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. 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 thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.