Blacksburg, Virginia – Soaking rains and a high chance of thunderstorms will sweep across Blacksburg Tuesday, creating possible road delays on U.S. Route 460 and prompting a weather alert for travelers and residents.
According to the National Weather Service, a 90% chance of rain and scattered thunderstorms is expected throughout the day, beginning mid-morning and continuing into Tuesday night. Winds may reach 10 mph from the east before calming late in the day. Rainfall amounts could exceed a half inch in localized spots, raising concerns for poor drainage and hydroplaning risk along major routes like Route 460 and North Main Street.
By Wednesday, showers linger through 2 p.m. before a slow taper, giving commuters a wet start to midweek. Conditions improve slightly Thursday, with only a 40% chance of showers and scattered thunder in the afternoon. Temperatures across the New River Valley will hover near 70°F, several degrees cooler than average for late May.
Here’s a look at the 5-day extended forecast for Blacksburg:
- Wednesday: Showers and storms likely before 2 p.m. (High: 69°F)
- Thursday: Chance of PM storms, partly sunny (High: 72°F)
- Friday: Mostly sunny, drier, cooler (High: 67°F)
- Saturday: Afternoon thunderstorms possible, partly sunny (High: 71°F)
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant (High: 70°F)
