Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lee County Airport (K0VG)

Lat: 36.65°NLon: 83.22°WElev: 1411ft.

Fair

95°F

35°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index103°F (39°C)
Last update 2 Jul 6:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles E Blackwater VA

Heat Advisory July 2, 06:40pm until July 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 2, 06:40pm until July 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles E Blackwater VA
 36.63°N 82.89°W (Elev. 1490 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Jul 2, 2026
6pm EDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
 
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