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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Hillsville (KHLX)

Lat: 36.77°NLon: 80.82°WElev: 2736ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 12:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Fancy Gap VA

Flood Watch August 3, 12:18am until August 3, 02:00am
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    Flood Watch August 3, 12:18am until August 3, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
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 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Fancy Gap VA
 36.61°N 80.71°W (Elev. 1542 ft)
Last Update:
8:00 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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