Blacksburg, Va. – A stormy stretch of spring weather heads for Virginia starting Friday, with Blacksburg and surrounding areas bracing for multiple rounds of thunderstorms and soaking rain through the weekend. Residents and travelers along Route 460 and I-81 should prepare for potential delays, water-covered roads, and reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Friday (May 2) brings a 40% chance of showers with thunderstorms developing after 10 a.m. Southwesterly winds could gust up to 20 mph, with rain amounts reaching a quarter-inch or more in localized cells. Thunderstorms may return late Friday night, mainly between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., carrying a 40% chance of showers and isolated lightning.
Saturday’s weather turns more volatile, with an 80% chance of storms likely to begin after 8 a.m. and intensify into the evening. Rain could be heavy at times, especially along higher elevations and flood-prone areas. Thunderstorms will continue into Saturday night, tapering off after midnight but lingering into early Sunday.
5-Day Forecast Snapshot for Blacksburg, VA:
- Friday: High near 80°F. Chance of storms (40%).
- Saturday: High 73°F. Storms likely (80%).
- Sunday: Scattered showers. High 69°F. (50%).
- Monday: Showers possible. High 70°F. (50%).
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, high near 72°F. Showers possible (30%).
