WEATHER ALERT

A winter storm warning in effect for Highland, Region

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CLIMATE CHANGE

Roanoke taking steps to battle extreme heat in Northwest neighborhoods

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As temperatures soar and climate change concerns escalate, the city of Roanoke announced a new program to help Northwest Roanoke with heat resilience.

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A closer look at urban heat islands in Virginia and their deadly effects

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Higher temperatures can cause stronger storms, flash flooding, respiratory problems, heat exhaustion and strokes.