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Pinpoint Weather: Heat builds into September
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Prepare for the heat and humidity; well-above-average temperatures are anticipated in Southwest and Central Virginia through the start of September. Building high pressure from the west will result in a warming trend over the next few days. For Monday, temperatures will rise into the 80s and 90s under a mix of […]
WSLS
Summer Heat Makes a Comeback!
Temperatures will remain hot for the remainder of the evening. Even by 1 AM, we will stay in the 70s. As for cloud coverage, most of us will see clearer skies tonight. The Highlands are the exception to this rule, where they will likely see a bit more cloud coverage tonight into tomorrow morning.
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Warm Saturday in Roanoke Gives Way to Dangerous Heat Next Week
Saturday brings a muggy, partly cloudy day to the Roanoke region, with isolated shower or storm chances concentrated mainly over the southern Blue Ridge. Most residents should stay dry, according to WFXR meteorologist Brandon Lashbrook. Overnight lows will settle in the 60s under partly cloudy skies. Patchy and potentially dense...
WSLS
YAY! The weekend is here
ROANOKE, Va. – Pop-up leftover t-showers are still possible headed into the evening. Otherwise, some fog may form later tonight. It will be a mild night with lows in the middle 60s. Saturday will be partly sunny with a couple of lingering showers/storms still possible. But again, the coverage...
WDBJ 7
Thursday Evening Update
wataugaonline.com
Hazardous Weather Outlook Thursday, August 27, 2026
The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia and west central Virginia, including Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes counties. Day One — Today and Tonight. A few severe...
WVNS
Local hospital faces problems after storms
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Beckley ARH Hospital is facing some issues after recent storms. The hospital posted that a lightning strike damaged parts of its HVAC system. As they await parts, they brought in fans and portable cooling units, but some places in the hospital are still hotter than others. High temperatures have also forced […]
theroanokestar.com
Roanoke Enjoys Calm Start to Week Before Storm Chances Build Mid-Week
Dry, comfortable weather is set to carry Roanoke through the first half of the week, with temperatures and humidity both staying well below typical late-August levels before a pattern change brings storm chances by Wednesday. Overnight conditions Sunday will be calm, with winds easing and lows dipping into the 50s,...
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Roanoke Area Faces Storm Threat Saturday Evening Before a Weekend Clear-Out
Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible across the Roanoke region through Saturday evening and into the early overnight hours, with forecasters warning that some storms could turn strong to severe. According to WFXR's Pinpoint Weather team, damaging wind gusts are the primary concern. The area west of the Blue Ridge...
Metro News
Mount Hope works to recover from high water
MOUNT HOPE, W.Va. — Back-to-back deluge storms caused high water in the Fayette County town of Mount Hope which left scattered damage in the town. “There’s probably a dozen or so residences that experienced high water,” Mayor Mike Kessinger told MetroNews Thursday. Both of the town’s main...
WSLS
Storms Return this Afternoon & Evening, Cooler Weather Ahead
Roanoke, VA – Saturday Evening Update:. Some scattered storms are possible over the next couple hours, some of which could have some strength behind them. The main threat with these cells is the potential for damaging wind gusts, as well as some heavier rain in isolated locations. Luckily, most...
roanokerambler.com
Roanoke's Drought Is Getting Worse
While the rest of Virginia's drought map turns from red to yellow, one number keeps sinking: the water level at Carvins Cove. While the rest of Virginia's drought map turns from red to yellow, one number keeps sinking: the water level at Carvins Cove. Roanoke, VA. Author: Roanoke Rambler Staff.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Thursday, August 20, 2026
The National Weather Service office in Blacksburg, Virginia has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for north central North Carolina, northwest North Carolina, central Virginia, south central Virginia, southwest Virginia, west central Virginia and southeast West Virginia, including Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes counties. Day One — Today and Tonight.
WFXR
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for the southern half of the region, including all of the New River Valley and most of Southside. Roanoke to Lynchburg northward is not included. Thunderstorms will move into the region this afternoon and evening, bringing the threat for wind gusts […]