Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.33 in
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	6 Aug 12:55 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Whitetop VA

This Afternoon
High: 80 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 83 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.