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.

Rain and Windy

61°F

16°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	W 26 G 39 mph
Barometer	29.63 in (1002.8 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Sandy Level VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 10:39am until March 16, 02:00pm

Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 12:00am

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Tornado Watch

Wind Advisory

Tornado Watch March 16, 10:39am until March 16, 02:00pm
NOW until 2:00pm Mon
Tornado Watch
Today
High: 65 °F⇓
Showers then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 42 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Temperature rising to near 65 by noon, then falling to around 57 during the remainder of the day. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then isolated rain between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 29. West wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.