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Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lee County Airport (K0VG)

Lat: 36.65°NLon: 83.22°WElev: 1411ft.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Pennington Gap VA

Flood Watch July 12, 02:03pm until July 13, 02:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch July 12, 02:03pm until July 13, 02:00am

    NOW until 2:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 77 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 79. Calm wind becoming east 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: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 79. Calm wind becoming east 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.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Pennington Gap VA
 36.79°N 83.02°W (Elev. 1749 ft)
Last Update:
1:06 pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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