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

Current conditions at

Mount Airy/Surry County Airport (KMWK)

Lat: 36.46° N Lon: 80.55° W Elev: 1224 ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 29.92 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 9:55 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Surry County

Rest Of Today
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming southwest around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Showers likely. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.



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