Flash Flooding and Strong Thunderstorms Remain Possible Through Monday morning

Heavy showers and storms continue to be possible across the area through the weekend. 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 Monday morning. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Aug 5:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Covel WV

Flood Watch August 16, 06:38am until August 17, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch August 16, 06:38am until August 17, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Low around 67. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Low around 67. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Covel WV
 37.49°N 81.27°W (Elev. 2894 ft)
3:48 am EDT Aug 16, 2026
6am EDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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