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

61°F

16°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.14 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 14 Mar 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Creston NC

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm.  Low around 51. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet.  High near 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers then
    Wintry Mix

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 51. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain showers before 2pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet. High near 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Creston NC
 36.49°N 81.65°W (Elev. 3100 ft)
1:30 pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 14, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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