Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Abingdon (KVJI)

Lat: 36.68°NLon: 82.03°WElev: 2070ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.19 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 1:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Mendota VA

This Afternoon
High: 80 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 80. South 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

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.

Sunday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.