Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Last update	3 Aug 7:48 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNW Glen Lyn VA

Today
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.