Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tazewell County Airport (KJFZ)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 81.8°WElev: 2651ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 5:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Wolford VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 33. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 33. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Wolford VA
 37.32°N 82°W (Elev. 1975 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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