Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.29 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 16 Aug 8:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Whitetop VA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Whitetop VA
 36.62°N 81.64°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
7:06 am EDT Aug 16, 2026
8am EDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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