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.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.98 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	3 Aug 9:52 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Horsepen VA

Today
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. 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

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. South wind around 6 mph. 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. 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, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. 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%.