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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

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fog/Mist

63°F

17°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 5:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Creston NC

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    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 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 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.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. 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.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. 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, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. 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 and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 3 to 5 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
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 77. Calm wind becoming south around 5 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 possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. 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
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm 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 79. 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 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
Creston NC
 36.47°N 81.66°W (Elev. 3478 ft)
Last Update:
5:00 am EDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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