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

Current conditions at

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

Partly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	30.20 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	6 Aug 1:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Wirtz VA

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 87 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 91 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday

A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 3 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

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 90.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.