Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Marion / Wytheville (KMKJ)

Lat: 36.9°NLon: 81.35°WElev: 2559ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Elk Creek VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  High near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 9am. High near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: 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 79. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 78. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 8pm. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
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 79. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Elk Creek VA
 36.75°N 81.26°W (Elev. 3025 ft)
8:00 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
10am EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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