Blacksburg, Virginia – Summer storms are expected to roll into Montgomery County by mid-afternoon Saturday, bringing a round of heat, humidity, and potential travel hazards.
According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, with highs reaching near 89°F and calm winds picking up slightly. While the chance of precipitation is 40%, forecasters note that stronger cells could produce brief downpours and isolated lightning, especially in the New River Valley. US-460 travelers should be alert for sudden reduced visibility and slick roads late in the day.
Showers and storms are likely to continue into Saturday night, mainly before 8 p.m., before skies partially clear and temperatures drop to around 70°F. Sunday brings another wave of storms after 2 p.m., with a slightly higher 60% chance of rain, continuing through Sunday evening.
🌤️ 5-Day Weather Outlook for Blacksburg, VA
- Saturday, July 26: Chance of storms after 2 p.m. | High 89°F / Low 70°F
- Sunday, July 27: Thunderstorms likely by 2 p.m. | High 89°F / Low 71°F
- Monday, July 28: Mostly sunny, storms late | High 90°F / Low 70°F
- Tuesday, July 29: Hot and dry | High 91°F / Low 69°F
- Wednesday, July 30: Partly cloudy, warming trend | High 82°F / Low 68°F
Stay tuned — additional advisories may be issued through Monday as active summer weather continues across Virginia.
