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Strong, Gusty Winds Expected Across the Area Today

Strong, gusty winds are expected across the area today as a deep area of low pressure moves well north of the area. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected this afternoon across much of the area, with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible across the northern lowlands and mountains. This could result in some tree damage and power outages across the area. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 13 Mar 9:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Thorpe WV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Light west wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 66 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Light west wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
Thorpe WV
 37.33°N 81.49°W (Elev. 1854 ft)
Last Update:
8:13 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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