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Roanoke County Fire says the drought is a concern for Independence Day fireworks
Read full article: Roanoke County Fire says the drought is a concern for Independence Day fireworksWith now only one week remaining until the Fourth of July, if dry conditions continue, that could put a damper on all of the fun.
2023 Year In Review: Looking back at the year that was and was not in Southwest Virginia’s weather
Read full article: 2023 Year In Review: Looking back at the year that was and was not in Southwest Virginia’s weatherFrom wildfires to lack of snow to severe weather canceling a festival, 2023 did not fall short when it came to weather headlines.
ALL CLEAR: Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Monday, Nov. 20 expires
Read full article: ALL CLEAR: Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Monday, Nov. 20 expiresThe Weather Authority Alert Day issued due to air quality concerns and smoky conditions across portions of Southwest Virginia has expired.
Pennies on the dollar: Why Friday night’s rain won’t be enough to eliminate drought, extinguish fires
Read full article: Pennies on the dollar: Why Friday night’s rain won’t be enough to eliminate drought, extinguish firesWe'll take any chance of rain we can get, but we need a substantial amount before drought and fire concerns go away.
Smoky skies throughout the day; sunsets and sunrises will be picturesque
Read full article: Smoky skies throughout the day; sunsets and sunrises will be picturesqueThis weekend warms up and thundershowers will come in to play Saturday afternoon. Sunday looks hot! Temperatures will rise and dewpoints will cool off. Severe weather will play a role in our next rain chances as our next weather system will move through overnight Sunday and into Monday.
Cloudy Skies Persist Today. Dewpoints Are Still A Little Higher Than We’re Used To.
Read full article: Cloudy Skies Persist Today. Dewpoints Are Still A Little Higher Than We’re Used To.This weekend warms up and thundershowers will come in to play Saturday afternoon. Sunday looks hot! Temperatures will rise and dewpoints will cool off. Severe weather will play a role in our next rain chances as our next weather system will move through overnight Sunday and into Monday.
Severe Weather Threat Today - Level 3/5 for Southside and Lynchburg
Read full article: Severe Weather Threat Today - Level 3/5 for Southside and LynchburgThis weekend warms up and thundershowers will come in to play Saturday afternoon. Sunday looks hot! Temperatures will rise and dewpoints will cool off. Severe weather will play a role in our next rain chances as our next weather system will move through overnight Sunday and into Monday.
Sunday is Hot and remains mostly clear. Monday we see the chance at severe weather across all zones.
Read full article: Sunday is Hot and remains mostly clear. Monday we see the chance at severe weather across all zones.This weekend warms up and thundershowers will come in to play Saturday afternoon. Sunday looks hot! Temperatures will rise and dewpoints will cool off. Severe weather will play a role in our next rain chances as our next weather system will move through overnight Sunday and into Monday.
A Warm Weekend In Store. Rain Chances Exist In The Afternoon Hours
Read full article: A Warm Weekend In Store. Rain Chances Exist In The Afternoon HoursThis weekend warms up and thundershowers will come in to play Saturday afternoon. Sunday looks hot! Temperatures will rise and dewpoints will cool off. Severe weather will play a role in our next rain chances as our next weather system will move through overnight Sunday and into Monday.
MAP: See where burn bans are currently in place across Central, Southwest Virginia
Read full article: MAP: See where burn bans are currently in place across Central, Southwest VirginiaIn light of dry conditions, many areas have already begun enacting open burn bans as those conditions increase fire danger.
These photos tell you everything you need to know about California’s drought
Read full article: These photos tell you everything you need to know about California’s droughtJust this week, a major Southern California water agency declared a water supply alert for the first time in seven years, and is asking residents to voluntarily conserve. Many of the state’s counties are already under a state of drought emergency.
Parts of Southwest, Central Virginia officially in a drought
Read full article: Parts of Southwest, Central Virginia officially in a droughtThe Drought Monitor is updated every Thursday morning. To no surprise, half the area is officially in what’s called a “Moderate Drought.” This includes the Roanoke Valley, Lynchburg area and Southside. Parts of the New River Valley and Highlands are considered “Abnormally Dry,” which is essentially a Drought Watch.