Mississippi Valley Summer Heat Wave; Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Possible to the North

A dangerous summer heat wave will continue much of the Plains, Mid/Lower Mississippi Valley, Southeast U.S. today and Thursday. Areas of severe thunderstorms may occur today and again on Thursday from parts of the northern/central Rockies and High Plains into the Ohio Valley and Carolinas. Excessive rainfall over similar areas may bring flash flooding today and Thursday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Marion / Wytheville (KMKJ)

Lat: 36.9°NLon: 81.35°WElev: 2559ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

82°F

28°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	W 13 G 16 mph
Barometer	30.09 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	6 Jul 3:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Elk Creek VA

This
Afternoon

T-storms
Likely
High: 78 °F
Tonight

Chance
T-storms
Low: 66 °F
Thursday

Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
High: 78 °F
Thursday
Night

T-storms
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Low: 66 °F
Friday

Chance
Showers then
Showers
High: 79 °F
Friday
Night

Showers
Low: 66 °F
Saturday

Showers
High: 74 °F
Saturday
Night

Showers
Low: 62 °F
Sunday

Chance
Showers
High: 68 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 79. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.