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 is for this evening over portions of southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will may be capable of producing localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Martinsville (KMTV)

Lat: 36.63°NLon: 80.02°WElev: 942ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	SE 6 mph
Barometer	29.93 in
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 9:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Sandy Ridge NC

Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 12:00am

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Wind Advisory

Tonight
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday Night
Low: 27 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Partly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 43 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 23 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 66. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.