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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	4 Aug 2:54 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Rocky Mount VA

Overnight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.