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.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.22 in (1022.1 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	6 Aug 9:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Buchanan VA

Today
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 80 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South 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.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 7 mph. 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 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 3 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.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 7 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 78. Southwest wind around 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 64. 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 79.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.