Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Virginia Tech Airport (KBCB)

Lat: 37.22°NLon: 80.42°WElev: 2133ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	NW 3 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	3 Aug 4:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Blacksburg VA

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.