Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Fog/Mist

64°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer	30.09 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	1.50 mi
Last update	4 Aug 2:52 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE North Tazewell VA

Overnight
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light east wind.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 63. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 30%.