Dangerous Heat to Continue through the Holiday Weekend; Severe Storms on Friday from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are possible from the northern/central Plains into the Midwest, Ohio Valley, and Mid-Atlantic Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.31 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	3 Jul 9:35 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Whitetop VA

Heat Advisory July 3, 09:46am until July 4, 08:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory July 3, 09:46am until July 4, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Heat Advisory
Today
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Independence Day
High: 90 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 85 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

Independence Day

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.