Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lee County Airport (K0VG)

Lat: 36.65°NLon: 83.22°WElev: 1411ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 6 G 14 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 17 Jun 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Blackwater VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  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

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Blackwater VA
 36.65°N 82.95°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
7:17 am EDT Jun 17, 2025
1pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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