More clouds to start this morning, but temps this afternoon sit just as warm as yesterday

Highs will be well above normal again today.
Skies will be a little cloudier today, but temps stay on the warm side.
Published: Mar. 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM EDT
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This morning is looking very mild, as most of our area starts out in the 40s and low 50s. Yesterday’s temps climbed into the upper 60s and low 70s. Here in Bluefield, we only made it up to 68 degrees. We have another shot at hitting 70 today though.

This morning is going to be mostly cloudy, with temps climbing into the upper 50s pretty quickly. This afternoon we’re looking at a bit more sunshine, with highs reaching into the upper 60s and low 70s again. Perfect weather for some outdoor grilling.

This afternoon will be perfect weather to fire up the grill.
This afternoon will be perfect weather to fire up the grill.(maxuser | WVVA WEATHER)

We do have the chance for a few pop-up showers and maybe a rumble of thunder. These look to be possible starting right around sunset, quieting up by midnight.

We may see some pop-up showers after sunset.
We may see some pop-up showers after sunset.(maxuser | WVVA WEATHER)

Tonight is the Total Lunar Eclipse, when the earth will be positioned between the sun and the moon, casting a shadow and making the moon appear red. The partial eclipse will begin at 1:09 AM, and the total eclipse will start at 2:26 AM, lasting a little over an hour. The partial eclipse will come to an end at 4:47. Conditions are looking good for viewing the eclipse! We do have some heavier clouds before midnight, but those will largely clear out by the time the eclipse starts. We’ll stay mostly clear the rest of the night.

The total lunar eclipse will be visible tonight!
The total lunar eclipse will be visible tonight!(maxuser | WVVA WEATHER)
Viewing conditions are looking pretty good for tonight's eclipse.
Viewing conditions are looking pretty good for tonight's eclipse.(maxuser | WVVA WEATHER)

Looking ahead to the weekend, we’re starting to get a better picture of the severe weather in our area Saturday. The greatest chance for damaging storms will be well to our south, but most of our area is under a slight risk for now. We’re looking at an initial batch of storms during the morning on Saturday, and more storms could end up limiting storm potential for the evening. If that’s the case, we could see a lowered risk. If we don’t however, and instability stays high, we could see an upgrade to our severe risk. Main threats will be damaging winds, but we’re also not ruling out the possibility for some tornadic activity. Stay weather aware!

Saturday evening's severe risk could depend on what the storms look like Saturday morning.
Saturday evening's severe risk could depend on what the storms look like Saturday morning.(maxuser | WVVA WEATHER)

Tomorrow we’re still looking dry with some good sunshine and temps in the upper 60s. Some leftover showers will be possible into Sunday afternoon after the overnight storms. Next week is trending drier in the first half, with a cool down on Monday.