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VIDEO FORECAST

2 hours ago

The weekend will be the polar opposite of what we saw this work week

While we were VERY warm today, we did not break any records. We came close, but it didn't happen. And we will stay very warm for one more day on Friday. However, this weekend temperatures plummet. Why? Because of additional cloud cover and higher rain chances. It will not be a washout this weekend, but it will be a good idea to have your umbrella handy.

2 hours ago

Now and Later

Your current conditions plus a look ahead for the next six hours

11 hours ago

Periods of showers, storms expected this weekend

It won't be wet all 48 hours this weekend, but there will be some waves of showers and storms. We're working for you to time those out, and we're starting to get more high-resolution data to help you plan.

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HOURLY FORECAST

10-DAY FORECAST

UPDATE FROM JEFF HANIEWICH

Turning cooler and wetter this weekend...

THURSDAY EVENING

Following near-record heat, we’re settling in for the evening. We start with temperatures in the upper 70s and lower 80s. Thankfully, humidity isn’t an issue. Overnight lows hit about 55 to 61 with a few clouds drifting in from the west.

FRIDAY

Friday morning starts comfortably, but maybe not as cool as Thursday morning.

By the afternoon, highs reach 82 to 88 across much of the area, which is a few degrees shy of record warmth. Increasing humidity and rising air along the mountains will lead to the development of some showers and storms. These will start west of I-77 in the late afternoon/early evening hours before gradually drifting east overnight.

THE WEEKEND

Moisture increases Saturday, setting off some off-and-on rain. The heaviest/most widespread activity happens later on into Sunday morning, and most of that will be near and east of Roanoke. Sunday afternoon’s rain and storms look scattered.

Highs Saturday will be split between the 60s and 70s. Most of us reach the 70s Cinco de Mayo. Be checking back for updates on the weather, as we know there is a lot planned this weekend.

NEXT WEEK

Each day next week holds the chance for scattered afternoon and evening storms, in a pattern that’s more typical of summer. Lows will be in the 60s, and highs will mostly be in the 80s. Wednesday and Thursday afternoons could be hot once again, with highs around 85 to 90.