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Storm chances increase as temperatures rise

1 week 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.
Warmup coming, more rain

1 week 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.
Cool, wet conditions continue

1 week 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.
Pleasant start to the weekend

2 weeks 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.
Windy conditions continue

2 weeks 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.
Winds increase as dry conditions return

2 weeks 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.
Storm chances overnight and Wednesday

2 weeks 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.
Storms return Tuesday

2 weeks 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.
Storms move out, calmer weekend

3 weeks ago | wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - A final round of showers and storms is expected overnight into early Saturday morning. Behind those storms, dry conditions will return to the region for the remainder of the weekend. Behind the cold front, winds will increase with gusts to 30 mph possible both Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures will remain warm on Saturday as humidity drops. Temperatures will start the day in the 60s, rising into the 70s and 80s during the afternoon.
More storms Friday

3 weeks ago | wfxrtv.com | PATRICK MCKEE |Patrick McKee

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) - Thunderstorms will return to the region on Friday as the heat and humidity continue. Some storms could be strong to severe on Friday into early Saturday morning. Strong winds will be the main threat, with possibly some hail as well. For some, heavy rainfall is possible. The heaviest rain will be along the West Virginia border with less amounts to the east. Up to a quarter-inch is expected in the east, with up to one inch of rain expected in the west.