Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.21 in (1021.6 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	6 Aug 12:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Penhook VA

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 92 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.