Hail, Damaging Winds, and Tornadoes Possible Monday

Severe thunderstorms on Monday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. A lesser risk of severe storms will be possible Sunday afternoon and evening for far southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will be capable of localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jefferson - Ashe County Airport (KGEV)

Lat: 36.43° N Lon: 81.42° W Elev: 3056 ft.

Fair

48°F

9°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.15 in
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	46°F (8°C)
Last update	15 Mar 4:15 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Ashe County

Today

Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain this afternoon. Highs in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Tonight

Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Temperature rising into the mid 50s after midnight. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph, increasing to 45 mph after midnight.

Monday

Rain showers. A chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Temperature falling into the upper 30s in the afternoon. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, becoming west 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Little or no snow accumulation. Very windy and much colder with lows around 17. Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent. Wind chill values as low as 1 below.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. A chance of flurries in the morning. Blustery and much colder with highs in the upper 20s. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind chill values as low as 1 below.

Tuesday Night And Wednesday

Partly cloudy. Lows around 15. Highs around 40.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Not as cold with lows in the mid 20s.

Thursday

Partly sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 50s.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the mid 30s.

Friday Through Saturday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 50s. Lows in the lower 40s.