Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Partly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 May 6:45 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Whitetop VA

Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Saturday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Saturday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 72. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.