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.

Thunderstorm Rain

77°F

25°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	30.19 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	6 Aug 4:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Blue Ridge VA

This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
then Partly
Cloudy
Friday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 83 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South 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.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. 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, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 83. West wind 5 to 7 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 68. 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, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.