Blacksburg, Va. – Damaging winds could sweep through southwest Virginia by midday Sunday as thunderstorms threaten the Blacksburg region under a summer weather alert.
According to the National Weather Service, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather is in place for Sunday afternoon, including Montgomery, Floyd, Giles, and Pulaski counties. Storms are likely after 11 a.m., with winds strong enough to cause scattered power outages or knock down tree limbs. Travelers along US-460 should use caution, especially during early afternoon hours.
Showers and a possible thunderstorm are expected in Blacksburg between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, with rainfall up to half an inch and gusty winds. Residents should secure outdoor furniture, charge mobile devices, and avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm times. Storms could linger into Sunday night, particularly before midnight.
While Monday begins mostly dry, another round of thunderstorms is possible after 2 p.m., continuing into Monday night. Rain chances remain around 50%, and high temperatures will hover near 83°F.
Looking ahead, conditions gradually improve with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low-to-mid 80s expected from Tuesday through Thursday. However, isolated showers may still return by Friday.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast for Blacksburg, VA
Saturday, June 7 – High 79°F | Showers & storms likely before 10 a.m., then scattered into evening
Sunday, June 8 – High 77°F | Thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m., wind risk, rain up to 0.5”
Monday, June 9 – High 83°F | Slight chance of storms after 2 p.m. into night, breezy
Tuesday, June 10 – High 80°F | Slight morning showers, then partly sunny
Wednesday, June 11 – High near 81°F | Mostly sunny, drier trend begins
Thursday, June 12 – High near 84°F | Sunshine continues, early taste of summer warmth
