Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wise / Lonesome Pine (KLNP)

Lat: 36.98°NLon: 82.53°WElev: 2680ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Jun 4:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Big Stone Gap VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Low around 67. Southwest wind 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.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm.  Patchy fog between 7am and 8am.  Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Patchy fog after 4am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 67. Southwest wind 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.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Patchy fog between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Big Stone Gap VA
 36.85°N 82.81°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
3:41 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
5pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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