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Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.38 in
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 21 Apr 9:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Independence VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Independence VA
 36.63°N 81.16°W (Elev. 2677 ft)
Last Update:
8:00 am EDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 27, 2026
 
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