Kara Thompson

Good Tuesday! The rainy and dreary weather continues across Southwest and Central Virginia. Scattered showers are likely with storms possible. Flooding is a concern. When it's not raining, skies will be mostly cloudy. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 60s and lower 70s. #VAwx https://t.co/bK8BrtgH9D

The Flood Watch has been extended to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Rainfall amounts of 2 - 4" are expected, with locally higher amounts of 4 - 6" along the Blue Ridge into the eastern foothills. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas, along creeks/streams, and in flood-prone spots. #VAwx https://t.co/yAawsOQj7O

Good Monday! Rain will move into Southwest and Central Virginia from the south during the morning. Rumbles of thunder are possible, but severe weather is not anticipated. Temperatures will rise into the 60s under cloudy skies. Heavy rainfall may lead to flooding issues. #VAwx https://t.co/Rushb5jsIN

Southwest and Central Virginia is shaping up to have a decent Mother's Day weekend. For Saturday, a mix of sun and clouds will be overhead with afternoon highs in the lower/middle 70s. Sunday will be variably cloudy with highs in the 70s. Stray showers are possible. #VAwx https://t.co/hRIT9Xg5Ia

Good Friday! Lingering showers cannot be ruled out; isolated storms may develop east of the Blue Ridge by the early afternoon. Otherwise, much of Southwest and Central Virginia will trend drier. Skies will gradually clear as temperatures rise into the 60s and 70s. #VAwx https://t.co/xkFITjKEmZ

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This Thursday, a few strong to severe storms are possible in Southwest and Central Virginia during the late afternoon and nighttime hours. The main storm hazards are large hail and strong winds. However, isolated tornado warnings cannot be ruled out. Stay weather-aware! #VAwx https://t.co/VbkaltEzYe

Good Thursday! Southwest Virginia is off to a mostly dry start, but increasing rain chances are expected as the day continues. Afternoon highs will be in the 70s and lower 80s. There's a greater chance for sct'd showers and storms during the late afternoon into the night. #VAwx https://t.co/A2Ut7HDfNg

Good Wednesday! While stray light rain showers cannot be ruled out, much of Southwest and Central Virginia will stay mostly dry. Morning temperatures will start in the cool 40s and 50s. Afternoon highs will be in the 70s. Cloud cover will increase as the day goes on. #VAwx https://t.co/AIEu7gH8LC

Good Tuesday! Patchy fog is possible for the morning commute. Otherwise, a mix of sun and clouds is expected over Southwest and Central Virginia. After a cool morning, temperatures will rise into the middle 60s - middle 70s by the afternoon. Spotty showers are possible. #VAwx https://t.co/RmrFSW6dkB

Good Monday! Patchy dense fog may impact the morning commute. Otherwise, Southwest and Central Virginia can expect a mix of sun and clouds for the day with highs ranging from the mid-60s to the mid-70s. Widely scattered p.m. showers and storms are possible. #VAwx https://t.co/oMqDY4BexX

Patchy dense fog is possible in parts of Southwest and Central Virginia Monday morning. Visibility will change rapidly between a few miles to just a few feet. When commuting, use low beam headlights and leave plenty of braking space in front of you. #VAwx https://t.co/DsqC3Xe3oz

While many in Southwest and Central Virginia will stay mostly dry Saturday morning, the potential for scattered showers and storms will increase during the afternoon and evening. Stay weather-aware! Scattered showers are likely on Sunday with slightly cooler temperatures. #VAwx https://t.co/iY7eZo4wH0

Good Friday! A mix of sun and clouds will be over Southwest and Central Virginia. Afternoon highs will range from the mid-70s into the mid-80s. While spotty morning showers cannot be ruled out, widely scattered showers and storms are possible during the afternoon/evening. #VAwx https://t.co/QDi7NIBrDG

It's time for WFXR Weather Trivia! What is May's primary meteor shower? Think you know the answer 🤔 Make your guess by visiting http:/?https://t.co/fUNlISUB4W. I'll have the answer Friday morning on Good Day Virginia! #VAwx https://t.co/U9DjAM6ecC

Good Thursday! It's a dry and mild start to the day with morning temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Southwest and Central Virginia can expected afternoon highs in the warm upper 70s and 80s. Afternoon/evening showers and storms are possible, more so west of the Blue Ridge. #VAwx https://t.co/sDx9ptvKNb

Good Wednesday! While morning showers cannot be ruled out, there is a greater chance for scattered showers and storms in Southwest and Central Virginia during the afternoon/evening. However, not everyone will see rain. Afternoon temperatures will reach the upper 70s - 80s. #VAwx https://t.co/WQLJoF5l1A