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

Rounds of showers and storms are expected today in advance of a cold front. Severe storms are possible this afternoon/evening, with the primary hazard being damaging winds, although some hail and an isolated tornado are also possible. Flash flooding could also occur, with a Flood Watch in effect for much of the area today. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Mostly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 22 Jun 1:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Elbert WV

Flood Watch June 22, 02:27pm until June 22, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch June 22, 02:27pm until June 22, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Mon

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 78 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 78. Southwest wind around 9 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. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 61. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 54. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Elbert WV
 37.29°N 81.53°W (Elev. 2392 ft)
2:19 pm EDT Jun 22, 2026
2pm EDT Jun 22, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 28, 2026
 
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