Heat Persists in the Southwest; Elevated to Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin; Poor Air Quality in the West

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through this week, easing by next week. The heat will focus further east in the Great Plains and Mississippi Valley beginning next week. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist for the Great Basin today. Poor air quality lingers for the Northwest, Great Basin, Central Rockies into the Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fog/Mist

67°F

19°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.14 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	4 Aug 7:55 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Laurel Bloomery TN

Today
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph. 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 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind around 5 mph. 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 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 61. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday 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 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

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

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.