Blacksburg, Va. – Weekend plans across southwest Virginia could get soggy by mid-afternoon Saturday as storm chances rise with the summer heat.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, skies will stay sunny through early Saturday, but isolated storms could begin developing after 2 p.m., especially along Route 460 and the surrounding Montgomery County region. Highs will climb to 86°F, with light southeast winds picking up by late afternoon. Storm chances increase again Sunday evening and continue into next week.
Expect mostly dry conditions early Sunday, but after 2 p.m., a 20% chance of thunderstorms returns, along with a high near 85°F. The real shift comes Monday as storms become more widespread, with 30–40% rain chances through Tuesday and highs holding in the mid to upper 80s.
Travelers should avoid outdoor activities during peak heating hours, keep devices charged, and stay weather-aware if headed to Claytor Lake or Virginia Tech’s outdoor events.
Nighttime lows will remain mild—generally in the mid to upper 60s—providing some relief from daytime humidity. Roads like I-81 and Route 11 could become slick during scattered storms.
📆 Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA:
- Saturday (July 5): Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. Chance of storms after 2 p.m. High: 86°F
- Sunday (July 6): Mostly sunny, slight chance of storms late. High: 85°F
- Monday (July 7): Mostly sunny, storms possible after 2 p.m. High: 86°F
- Tuesday (July 8): Partly sunny, 40% chance of storms after 2 p.m. High: 87°F
- Wednesday (July 9): Scattered storms likely. High: 84°F
