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

60°F

16°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Creston NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 50. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 55 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Wintry Mix

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °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 60. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 50. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet. Some thunder is also possible. High near 55. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Creston NC
 36.4°N 81.64°W (Elev. 3556 ft)
1:30 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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