Hail, Damaging Winds, and Tornadoes Possible Monday

Severe thunderstorms on Monday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. A lesser risk of severe storms is for this evening over portions of southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will may be capable of producing localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Mostly Cloudy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.56 in (998.6 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Mar 5:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Rocky Gap VA

Severe T-storm Watch until March 16, 11:00am
Wind Advisory until March 16, 11:00am
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    Severe T-storm Watch until March 16, 11:00am
    Wind Advisory until March 16, 11:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 59 °F

    Showers then
    Wintry Mix

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain showers before 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain showers and sleet between 4pm and 5pm, then rain showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Temperature rising to near 59 by 8am, then falling to around 38 during the remainder of the day. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Rocky Gap VA
 37.27°N 81.08°W (Elev. 2215 ft)
5:02 am EDT Mar 16, 2026
6am EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 22, 2026
 
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