Clouds, fog, rain and temperature swings make for an active weekend in SW Virginia
Read full article: Clouds, fog, rain and temperature swings make for an active weekend in SW VirginiaROANOKE, Va. – After a lengthy stretch of quiet weather, things are finally starting to get a little more active this weekend. The first system to track is a cold front to the west of us that will push through during the day. Future Tracker Temperatures Sunday 3 p.m. (WSLS)Once the wedge loses its grip on our weather, we’ll warm up a bit Monday through Wednesday. The next big chance of rain for our area is expected Thursday and Friday as a low pressure system emerges from the southwest. Future Tracker Sunday 5 p.m. (WSLS)Details on how much rain we will receive will become more clear as that system approaches.
You can blame “the wedge” for our gloomy Saturday weather
Read full article: You can blame “the wedge” for our gloomy Saturday weatherThat air gets wedged up against our mountains and we’ll see cloudy and cooler conditions as a result. We also will have a front to our south, which could provide enough lift for periods of drizzle or light showers. Future Tracker Sunday 8 p.m. (WSLS)We’ll have another warm day Monday with some spotty storms around as the front slowly sinks south through our area. Behind the front, look for cooler and drier air to filter into the region for the middle of the week. Highs Tuesday and Wednesday are likely to stay in the 70s and we’ll feel a noticeable dip in humidity!
PHOTO GALLERY: Multi-day stretch of severe weather in our area
Read full article: PHOTO GALLERY: Multi-day stretch of severe weather in our areaROANOKE, Va. – Strong-to-severe thunderstorms in recent days have brought everything from wind damage to hail, but also produced some interesting cloud structures and rainbows. Thank you all for sending in your pictures. Full Screen 1 / 36 Laura Tucker - Salem