Hail, Damaging Winds, and Tornadoes Possible Monday

Severe thunderstorms on Monday will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, and tornadoes. While the entire region will have a potential, the highest potential will be east of the Blue Ridge. A lesser risk of severe storms is for this evening over portions of southwest VA and northwest NC. These storms will may be capable of producing localized damaging winds or an isolated tornado. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

51°F

11°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 3 mph
Barometer	29.83 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	4.00 mi
Last update	15 Mar 11:54 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Wirtz VA

Wind Advisory March 16, 11:00am until March 17, 02:00am

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Wind Advisory

Overnight
Low: 57 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 65 °F
Breezy.
Showers
Likely then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday Night
Low: 27 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 40 °F
Sunny then
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 24 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 65. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tuesday Night

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

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.