Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tazewell County Airport (KJFZ)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 81.8°WElev: 2651ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.28 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 18 May 2:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Swords Creek VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 82. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely.  Low around 62. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 75. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 62. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 75. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Swords Creek VA
 37.07°N 81.95°W (Elev. 2090 ft)
2:26 pm EDT May 18, 2026
2pm EDT May 18, 2026-6pm EDT May 24, 2026
 
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