Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lee County Airport (K0VG)

Lat: 36.65°NLon: 83.22°WElev: 1411ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 15 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 26 Mar 6:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Blackwater VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 3pm.  High near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 3pm. High near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Blackwater VA
 36.65°N 82.92°W (Elev. 1385 ft)
2:26 pm EDT Mar 26, 2026
6pm EDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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