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4 weeks ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Lingering showers are possible for some overnight Friday into Saturday morning. Showers and a few thunderstorms could return Saturday afternoon as a secondary cold front drops into the region. If storms are able to form Saturday afternoon, one or two of those could become strong to briefly severe, with brief wind and hail possible. Most of the region will not deal with these. The higher potential appears to be in the Highlands and Mountain Empire.
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4 weeks ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected on Friday as a cold front moves through the region. A marginal to severe risk is in place across the region. There is a reduced risk in the west, with a higher risk in the east. Hail and wind will be the main threats. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, though the risk is low. Storms are expected to enter near the West Virginia border sometime between 10 a.m. and noon on Friday.
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1 month ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - As the wedge breaks across the region, warmer air is expected to continue moving in. Temperatures on Thursday will be warmer, returning to near average levels. The day will start with temperatures in the 50s before rising into the 70s during the afternoon. As one storm system moves out, another will move closer. Ahead of it on Thursday, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected, especially during the afternoon. Thunderstorms will return to the region again on Friday.
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1 month ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - More rain is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday. The rain will likely be steady through midday, then more hit-or-miss into the afternoon. During the afternoon, some sunshine is expected to return to the region, which should allow temperatures to increase. Temperatures will start Wednesday in the 40s and 50s before rising into the 60s for most during the afternoon. Rainfall could be heavy through Wednesday morning before becoming more spotty during the afternoon.
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1 month ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Cool, wet and dreary conditions will continue overnight into the day on Tuesday. The region remains on the north side of a cold front, which will allow the cooler air to remain in place. A warm front will lift north of the region on Wednesday, with temperatures starting to rise. Rain is expected throughout the day on Tuesday. The rain could be heavy at times with one to 1.25 inches expected over the next couple of days.
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1 month ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Winds will decrease Friday night, but a slight increase is expected Saturday, with gusts to 20 mph expected. Winds will decrease Saturday night and remain light into Sunday. Dry conditions are expected on Saturday as high pressure builds into the region. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions are expected during the day with a few more clouds building in Saturday night. Rain chances look to return on Sunday. Spotty showers are expected, so not everyone will get wet.
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1 month ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. ( WFXR) - Windy conditions will continue tonight into the day on Friday, though wind speeds should be slightly lower. Gusts to 25 mph are possible tonight, with gusts to 30 mph expected Friday. Dry conditions are expected Friday into Saturday, with a spotty shower possible in the South on Sunday. Dry conditions will allow the region to dry out after a wet week. The latest drought monitor shows dry conditions holding on in parts of Halifax and Highland Counties.
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1 month ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Windy conditions are expected to return to the region starting on Thursday. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected for many, with gusts to 45 mph for the higher elevations. As sunshine returns, pleasant temperatures are expected across the region with humidity levels dropping. Temperatures will start the day in the 50s before rising into the 60s and 70s. A few showers are possible through the day on Thursday for the western slopes of the mountains.
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1 month ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Showers and storms are expected to move into the region from the west during the evening and overnight hours. There is a marginal to slight risk for severe weather for most of the region. Damaging winds are the main threat, with a secondary threat of large hail. The tornado threat is very low, but not zero. The threat of heavy rain is also possible. Because of last week's rain, additional heavy downpours could create localized flooding issues.
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1 month ago | 
wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Showers and storms will return to the region Tuesday and Wednesday. A few storms are possible Tuesday afternoon, with an increase in activity expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Some strong to severe storms are possible. Wind and hail will be the main threats. Areas of heavy rain are also expected over the next couple of days, with 0.5 to 1.25 inches of rain expected through Wednesday. With the ground wet from last week's heavy rain, some flooding is possible.
