Damaging Winds, Tornadoes, and Large Hail Possible Today

Severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential of severe weather, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tazewell County Airport (KJFZ)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 81.8°WElev: 2651ft.

Rain

51°F

11°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.60 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 16 Mar 8:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Chilhowie VA

Severe T-storm Watch March 16, 09:00am until March 16, 11:00am
Wind Advisory March 16, 09:00am until March 16, 11:00am
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    Severe T-storm Watch March 16, 09:00am until March 16, 11:00am
    Wind Advisory March 16, 09:00am until March 16, 11:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 57 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely before midnight, then a slight chance of flurries between midnight and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers before 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet between 4pm and 5pm, then rain showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature falling to around 39 by 5pm. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before midnight, then a slight chance of flurries between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Chilhowie VA
 36.83°N 81.7°W (Elev. 2201 ft)
8:01 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
9am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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