Blacksburg, Va. – A summer storm system is expected to target Blacksburg and the New River Valley by 3 p.m. Sunday, raising the risk of slick roads and lightning delays along U.S. Route 460. With storm chances peaking at 60%, outdoor plans and travel may be disrupted across Montgomery County.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, the storms could produce localized downpours and gusty winds, though severe weather is not currently expected. The high Sunday will reach near 88°F, with calmer conditions returning briefly overnight. Travelers should monitor real-time conditions and avoid exposed areas during storms, especially mid-afternoon through early evening.
By Monday, partly sunny skies return with another round of scattered storms possible after 1 p.m. The pattern continues into midweek, with daily storm chances ranging from 40–50%, keeping outdoor activities vulnerable to delays. Nights will remain mostly dry, with lows dipping into the mid to upper 60s.
Despite no widespread alerts beyond Sunday’s Hazardous Weather Outlook, daily showers and storms will remain a fixture for the week ahead. Those with travel plans or outdoor work should prepare for sudden weather shifts.
🌤️ Blacksburg 5-Day Weather Snapshot (July 13–July 17):
- Sunday: High 88°F – Showers and storms likely after 3PM (60% chance)
- Monday: High 87°F – Chance of PM storms (50%), Low 66°F
- Tuesday: High 86°F – Isolated PM storms (40%), Low 67°F
- Wednesday: High 86°F – Storms possible after 2PM (50%), Low 69°F
- Thursday: High 86°F – Continued storm threat (50%), Low 69°F
