Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43°NLon: 81.42°WElev: 3056ft.

Heavy Drizzle

67°F

19°C

Humidity	99%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	4 Aug 12:55 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Whitetop VA

Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

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 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.