Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.97°WElev: 1175ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.92 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	3 Aug 6:54 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNW New Castle VA

Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Tuesday
High: 73 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 75 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.