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.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.22 in (1022.0 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 Aug 8:54 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Elliston-Lafayette VA

Today
High: 88 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 88 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 92 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 88. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 90.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 92.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.