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.

A Few Clouds

59°F

15°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	E 5 mph
Barometer	29.53 in (999.5 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	16 Mar 11:54 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Buchanan VA

Wind Advisory March 16, 12:19pm until March 17, 02:00am

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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory March 16, 12:19pm until March 17, 02:00am
NOW until 2:00am Tue
Wind Advisory
This Afternoon
High: 66 °F⇓
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Chance
Showers then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 40 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 22 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 59 °F
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 39 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Temperature falling to around 54 by 5pm. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers before 9pm, then isolated sprinkles between 9pm and 10pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 27. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.