Blacksburg, Va. – A surge of summer storms will sweep across Virginia, drenching Blacksburg and the New River Valley by midday Tuesday. The National Weather Service warns residents to brace for thunderstorms and heavy downpours starting after noon, creating slippery conditions along US-460 and area roads.
According to the latest NWS forecast, showers will intensify across Montgomery County after 12 p.m. Tuesday, with storms likely to continue through the evening. Rainfall amounts could reach over a tenth of an inch, and locally higher totals are possible in thunderstorms. Commuters should avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rain, and keep flashlights, fully charged devices, and weather alerts handy. Turn around—don’t drive through flooded roads.
The active pattern continues Tuesday night as showers and storms linger, keeping temperatures mild around 67°F. On Wednesday, another round of showers and storms could develop between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., maintaining wet, unsettled conditions across the region. By Thursday, thunderstorms may bring additional downpours, so stay alert for changing conditions and possible new warnings.
Friday brings a welcome break with partly sunny skies and only a slight chance of storms. As the weekend arrives, temperatures climb back into the mid-80s, but daily afternoon showers and thunderstorms remain possible through Saturday and Sunday.
Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. High near 89°F. Chance of precipitation 60%.
Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a slight chance of showers. Low around 67°F. Chance 60%.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 a.m., then a chance of storms through 2 p.m. High near 87°F. Chance 70%.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 82°F. Chance of precipitation 70%.
Friday: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, otherwise mostly sunny. High near 83°F. Chance 20%.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, high near 84°F. Chance 60%.
Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Sunny, high near 85°F. Chance 60%.
