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Showers and Thunderstorms Bring Flooding Concerns through Sunday

Rounds of heavy showers and storms are expected into tonight. The greatest threat will be across southern portions of the forecast area, where the Flood Watch for Flash Flooding remains in effect until 11 PM EDT. Locally heavy rain could result in flash flooding. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Fog

66°F

19°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.18 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 12 Jul 6:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Switchback WV

Flood Watch July 12, 07:15am until July 12, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch July 12, 07:15am until July 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear during the early evening, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Clear during the early evening, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Switchback WV
 37.37°N 81.4°W (Elev. 2625 ft)
Last Update:
5:18 am EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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