Early voting is still taking place despite areas in Southwest Virginia hit hard by Helene.

Several organizations are stepping up to help people in need from Helene including several groups in our backyard.

Cleanup efforts across the state continue as several areas in our backyard were struck by flooding but several health concerns could impact you.

The owner of Elite Fitness in Roanoke is collecting toiletries and comfort items to donate to student-athletes from Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina after they were evacuated due to Hurricane Helene. This weekend, students from the North Carolina college are temporarily moving into Ferrum College to continue playing during the fall sports season.

Giles County is now eligible for disaster relief funds under FEMA, and that’s a relief to people who are still cleaning up flood damage in the area from Helene.

Giles County was hit hard by flooding and now the community is banding together to clean up.

Due to the impacts of Helene, large portions of Giles County have flooded to a dangerous extent.

Currently, Galax and Pulaski County have issued states of emergency due to Helene.

Wythe County has issued an evacuation notice for those living in the floodplain of the New River.

Emergency leaders in Pulaski County are encouraging people in flood-prone areas to move to higher ground.

We have issued a Weather Authority Alert Day to prepare for impacts from Helene.

Numerous days of rain leads up to the arrival of what will soon become Helene.

Light to moderate tropical showers continue through the morning before the chance for heavier rain arrives Tuesday afternoon.

The risk of severe weather and flooding can quickly become a concern for our communities.

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued through Aug. 9 has expired.

Debby continues to slowly track up the east coast.

Tracking impacts from Debby later this week

Tracking impacts from Debby later this week

Debby is certainly churning in the Gulf of Mexico, but how could it impact us?

A few storms Thursday could become severe with localized wind damage being the main threat

A few storms could briefly become strong, while producing very heavy rain at times

A break in humidity returns to the forecast Friday into the weekend

Slow-moving storms develop each afternoon Monday through Wednesday before drier weather returns

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Monday, May 27 has been lifted.

The number one risk to the Commonwealth in these types of severe storms is flooding.

The Poe-Trivett family has lived in Giles since the 1980s, and since they have moved there, if a storm comes through, they have the chance of being stranded at, or away, from home.

High temperatures reach well into the 80s through at least Wednesday afternoon

Localized flooding will be possible if you get caught under one during the afternoon and early evening hours

Localized flooding will be possible for those caught under slow-moving downpours

We'll track numerous showers and storms Friday through Sunday

A line of strong to severe storms is forecast to move across the area starting Wednesday night

The stormiest time over the next few days appears to be Wednesday night

Tropical systems this far inland usually result in flooding or tornadoes.

The weather turns warmer and more humid this week, eventually leading to more storm chances.

High temperatures will near 90° in Roanoke, Lynchburg and Southside Thursday

High temperatures will be close to record levels Thursday afternoon

A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Thursday, April 11.

We'll follow it up with strong wind gusts Friday and Saturday.

A slow-moving front will gradually take rain chances east of our area

Higher rain totals will be east of the Roanoke Valley, while areas west pick up much lighter amounts

The same system producing severe weather and blizzard conditions will bring us some rain

Rain sticks around through Friday night

Severe thunderstorms are not as common as they might be in other parts of the country, but they do still happen locally in the spring and summer months.

A devastating flood could happen at any time. We've seen it before here in the Roanoke Valley, and it could happen again as the risk for severe weather is higher during the spring.

Rainfall picks up overnight

Rain chances last into next week

Almost twenty degrees above average this weekend

Seasonable weather and sunshine take us through mid-week before the pattern shifts again

This weekend’s rainy weather caused some places in our region to experience flooding.

Heavy rain could lead to localized flooding Saturday afternoon into the night.

It will feel more like April through Friday afternoon.

Once we get rid of one round of rain, temperatures spring forward through Friday.

Temperatures reach the 60s Thursday and Friday following Wednesday's dampness

A spring feel takes over Thursday and Friday after our first storm system passes through.

A Weather Authority Alert Day is in effect for Friday, and we’re working for you to track a strong storm system and flood potential.

Storms are more likely Friday than they were Tuesday

We’re looking ahead to another weather event on Friday.

The Weather Authority Alert Day issued for Friday, January 12, 2024, has been lifted.

Thanks to recent strong storms flood chances linger

Tuesday brought ice, flooding and severe storms to the area, but there were some great photos to show for it.

It’s been an eventful weather week for much of Virginia, with a large portion of our region getting hit by Tuesday’s storm.

Another storm is poised to bring rain, isolated storms and strong wind gusts to the area

A Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the potential for localized flooding and high winds.

This Weather Authority Alert Day has concluded.

Sunday's snow showers will be scattered. Tuesday brings an even stronger storm system to the Eastern U.S.

Rain continues Wednesday morning but exits by the afternoon

Rain will be heaviest and most widespread Tuesday evening into the overnight hours

Flooding was not a major concern in the past four months

A storm system likely brings in heavy rain and high wind gusts Sunday into Monday. Read for more details.

Our heat wave breaks down later in the week, making way for daily scattered storms

Heavy rain over saturated soils could lead to localized flooding through Tuesday night

Localized flooding may occur late Tuesday due to slow-moving thunderstorms

Woolwine picked up 10.62" of rain - the wettest day on record for the town

Slow-moving rain and storms lead to localized flood potential through Monday

Forecasters predict more activity in the Atlantic Basin from August through at least October

Highs only reach the 60s and 70s Thursday as periods of rain move through

Expect more stormy and smoky episodes throughout the summer, partially due to El Niño

VDOT crews are asking that drivers find an alternative route while they work to repair flood damage on Route 670/Sunnymeade road in Campbell County.

The Lynchburg District saw heavy rain over the weekend, leaving many roads in the area unsafe for travel.

A semi-truck full of blessing boxes arrived on Saturday morning.

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.

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.

Meteorologist Chris Michaels will join us to give you a detailed look at your weekweek forecast.

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.

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.

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.

Storms take a break until Monday

Rain clears as temperatures warm up, making for improved poolside weather

Rain lets up by the weekend

Our soggy week has its pros and cons in southwest and central Virginia

Meteorologist Chris Michaels will join us to give you a detailed look at your weekweek forecast.

Meteorologist Chris Michaels will join us to give you a detailed look at your weekday forecast.

Several inches of rain are expected between now and Friday

Flooding in Giles County, from Memorial Day Weekend.

Storms are hard to find after Saturday

Temperatures drop close to 15 degrees this weekend

The warmer weather is delayed after the holiday weekend

Temperatures will be held down 10-15° below average the next two days

It won't feel like the unofficial start to summer this Memorial Day weekend

Once showers arrive they stick around well into next week