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

Virginia Tech Airport (KBCB)

Lat: 37.22°NLon: 80.42°WElev: 2133ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

60°F

16°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	29.63 in
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 8:35 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Blacksburg VA

Severe T-storm Watch until March 16, 11:00am

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

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Wind Advisory

Severe T-storm Watch until March 16, 11:00am
NOW until 11:00am Mon
Severe T-storm Watch
Today
High: 60 °F⇓
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 19 °F
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 33 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 15 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 42 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 56 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Temperature falling to around 43 by 5pm. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Low around 19. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.