Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Mostly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity	89%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	1 Aug 6:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Creston NC

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 2am. Low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

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 southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.