Dangerous Heat Wave for the West; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain for Midwest and Plains

Severe storms and heavy rains are likely in the Upper Midwest and Plains through this evening. A long duration heat wave will build across the West through next week with excessive heat watches/warnings in effect from the Southwest to Northwest. TS Josephine is forecast to pass well north of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands while TS Kyle is forecast to move quickly away from land this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.01 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 Aug 12:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Cave Spring VA

Flash Flood Watch until August 16, 12:00am

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Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch until August 16, 12:00am

NOW until
12:00am Sun

Flash Flood Watch
Overnight

Heavy Rain
Low: 69 °F
Saturday

Heavy Rain
High: 72 °F
Saturday
Night

Showers
Likely
Low: 65 °F
Sunday

Chance
Showers
High: 80 °F
Sunday
Night

Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Low: 63 °F
Monday

Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
High: 84 °F
Monday
Night

Chance
Showers then
Mostly Clear
Low: 65 °F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny
High: 83 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Low around 69. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 72. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.