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

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

Rain and Windy

61°F

16°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	W 26 G 39 mph
Barometer	29.63 in (1002.8 mb)
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Salem VA

Tornado Watch March 16, 10:01am until March 16, 02:00pm

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

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Tornado Watch

Wind Advisory

Tornado Watch March 16, 10:01am until March 16, 02:00pm
NOW until 2:00pm Mon
Tornado Watch
Today
High: 66 °F⇓
Showers then
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Breezy.
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 60 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Temperature falling to around 51 by 5pm. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers before 9pm, then isolated sprinkles between 9pm and 10pm. Low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.