Flash Flooding and Strong Thunderstorms Remain Possible This Week

Rounds of showers and storms continue to be possible across the area this week. Some storms could be strong to severe, with the primary threat being damaging wind. Heavy downpours within storms could also result in flash flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect into Friday night. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until August 14, 11:00 PM EDT

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.15 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Last update	14 Aug 3:52 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Elbert WV

Flood Watch August 14, 04:21am until August 14, 11:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch August 14, 04:21am until August 14, 11:00pm
NOW until 11:00pm Fri
Flood Watch
Overnight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light southwest wind.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light south wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63.