Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tazewell County Airport (KJFZ)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 81.8°WElev: 2651ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.27 in
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 25 Mar 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Swords Creek VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 8am.  High near 65. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 29. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 65. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 29. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Swords Creek VA
 37.1°N 81.97°W (Elev. 2241 ft)
1:06 am EDT Mar 25, 2026
1am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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