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

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

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Penhook VA

This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 90 °F
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
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 93 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. South wind around 9 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, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 7 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.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 9pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.