Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.19 in (1021.2 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	6 Aug 5:54 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Buchanan VA

Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Sunny then
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 92 °F
Hot
Sunday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 94 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers between midnight and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. 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 and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. 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 and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. 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. Light west wind. 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 92.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Monday

Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Tuesday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.