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.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.20 in
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 11:55 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Chilhowie VA

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 79. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. 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 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A slight chance of thunderstorms, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

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 66.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.