Blacksburg, Virginia – Expect warm, dry conditions across Southwest Virginia today, but the quiet stretch won’t last long — thunderstorms are expected to return Sunday afternoon, especially in the Piedmont, with a broader risk moving in Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, mountain areas will reach the low to mid-80s today, while lowland temperatures will rise into the upper 80s under mostly clear skies. Rain is not expected until the second half of the weekend, when a shift in the pattern brings scattered afternoon thunderstorms back into the picture.
By Sunday, highs in the mountains will stay in the 80s, while lowland areas like Roanoke and Danville climb into the upper 80s. The greatest chance of storms Sunday will be in the Piedmont during the late afternoon and evening hours.
On Monday, a more widespread thunderstorm threat develops, with temperatures surging into the upper 80s and low 90s in the valleys. NWS says the entire region could see afternoon storm activity, especially in areas with increased heat and humidity.
Residents should monitor updates through the weekend and plan for potential lightning, gusty winds, or localized flooding with Monday’s storms.
