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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding are Possible Today Across Much of the Area

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in advance of a slow-moving cold front, with the primary hazard being damaging winds. An isolated tornado or two could also occur. In addition, heavy downpours from slow-moving and/or training storms could result in flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Current conditions at

Tazewell County Airport (KJFZ)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 81.8°WElev: 2651ft.

Heavy Rain

67°F

19°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 4:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W Shortt Gap VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 80. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 80. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles W Shortt Gap VA
 37.18°N 81.9°W (Elev. 2497 ft)
Last Update:
5:19 am EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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