Blacksburg, VA – Rain and thunderstorms are set to shake up the first week of fall in Montgomery County. Travelers, students, and commuters should prepare for wet conditions and possible delays Tuesday, September 23, especially along I-81 and local roads.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will develop by mid-afternoon Tuesday, with scattered thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. A high near 80°F will give way to cooler evening conditions around 64°F. Forecasters caution that some storms could produce brief downpours, creating slick roads and slowing evening commutes.
Residents are urged to keep umbrellas handy and check traffic conditions before heading out. Those with outdoor plans should consider indoor alternatives, as rain chances increase through the afternoon and evening.
The unsettled pattern continues into Wednesday, September 24, when additional showers and thunderstorms are likely. Highs will stay near 79°F, with storms carrying a 50% chance of rain. By Thursday, September 25, rain becomes more widespread, with a 70% likelihood of showers and cooler highs around 76°F.
Friday, September 26, brings more rain with highs only in the low 70s. Saturday, September 27, offers a break, turning partly sunny with temperatures near 75°F.
The first week of fall starts wet but signals a seasonal transition. Cooler mornings later this week hint at the early stages of Virginia’s shift toward winter.
Stay weather-aware, monitor forecasts daily, and prepare for travel delays as storms roll through Montgomery County.
