Summer Heat Continues; Severe Weather For Northeast
A large ridge of high pressure continues to deliver summer heat w/ humidity in several sections of the country. Excessive heat warnings and heat advisories are in effect across the Desert Southwest, southern Plains, Lower Mississippi Valley and a small part of the Mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are in the forecast for the Northeast into the northern Mid-Atlantic for damaging winds. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Roanoke, Roanoke Regional Airport (KROA)
Lat: 37.32° N Lon: 79.97° W Elev: 1175 ft.
Fair
74°F
23°C
| Humidity | 85% |
| Wind Speed | SE 3 mph |
| Barometer | 30.11 in (1018.1 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 69°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 21 Aug 12:54 am EDT |
Detailed forecast for
Roanoke
Overnight
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms late this evening, then a slight chance of showers with isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming west around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 70. West winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. West winds around 10 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday And Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Through Monday
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Lows in the lower 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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