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 >

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.13 in
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	4 Aug 6:15 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Creston NC

Today
High: 73 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 1am, then a slight chance of showers between 1am and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. 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.

Thursday

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 75. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday 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.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers before 8pm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

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

Sunday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.