Virginia – Low clouds and patches of fog are fading across the New River Valley, revealing a warm summer afternoon that feels far different from the active weather expected just a day later. Today’s quiet conditions offer a brief window before thunderstorms return with the potential for damaging winds, hail and torrential downpours across parts of southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, widespread hazardous weather is not expected today or tonight. However, conditions become much more active beginning Tuesday, when showers and thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday evening. Forecasters say some storms could produce damaging wind gusts, hail the size of quarters or larger, locally heavy rainfall and even isolated tornadoes across portions of southwest Virginia, west-central Virginia and north-central North Carolina.
Around Blacksburg, morning fog is giving way to mostly sunny skies with a high near 84 degrees. Calm winds and dry weather will make for favorable travel through much of the day along Interstates 81 and 77, as well as U.S. Route 460. Clouds increase later today ahead of the approaching weather system, but significant impacts are expected to hold off until Tuesday.
Tuesday brings an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after midday. While not every storm will become severe, the atmosphere may support isolated damaging winds, large hail and localized flooding where heavier downpours develop. Tornado potential remains low but is included in the broader outlook, so residents should stay alert for updates as the system approaches.
Behind the front, cooler and drier air arrives by Wednesday, bringing sunshine and highs in the upper 70s. Pleasant weather continues into Thursday before warmer temperatures return toward the end of the week.
Take advantage of today’s quieter weather to secure outdoor items, review your severe weather plans and make sure mobile devices are fully charged before thunderstorms develop.
The 6-to-10-day outlook continues to favor above-normal temperatures, signaling that summer warmth is likely to return after this brief midweek cooldown.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, Virginia
- Today: Mostly sunny after morning fog. High 84°.
- Tuesday: High 82°. 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny with a high near 78°.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high near 78°.
- Friday: Mostly sunny with a high near 81°.
