Damaging Winds, Tornadoes, and Large Hail Possible Today

Severe thunderstorms today will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential of severe weather, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

A Few Clouds

59°F

15°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.53 in (999.5 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 11:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Rocky Mount VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 12:37pm until March 16, 02:00pm

Wind Advisory March 16, 12:37pm until March 17, 02:00am

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Wind Advisory

Tornado Watch March 16, 12:37pm until March 16, 02:00pm
Wind Advisory March 16, 12:37pm until March 17, 02:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 67 °F⇓
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Breezy.
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 41 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Temperature falling to around 54 by 5pm. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.