A local river excursion company is offering safety advice ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

These sunny days are giving people the itch to head outside and get in and on the water, and with Memorial Day weekend coming up, Smith Mountain Lake is expecting the crowds.

From driving to flying, this Memorial Day weekend is set to be a busy one.

An area of low pressure throws showers our way starting late Saturday

Rain chances are increasing heading into the holiday weekend

As we head into a new week, let’s check in with Meteorologist Chris Michaels for a quick breakdown of the forecast in our morning Appcast.

Eight lives were lost on Virginia highways over the Memorial Day Weekend, according to Virginia State Police.

Due to recent rain, the James River has reached dangerously high levels for some outdoor enthusiasts, forcing one holiday weekend hot spot to temporarily close its doors.

The average price for a gallon of gas in the United States was $4.59 Tuesday, with it being slightly better in Virginia at $4.46 — both of which were all-time highs ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend.

Ahead of the busy holiday weekend, conservation police with the Department of Wildlife Resources are reminding people to be safe while out boating.

Mary Rapoport from the Virginia Egg Council shows Lindsey how to make red white and blue deviled eggs.

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer and with it brings a major milestone for a local small business. New River Junction is celebrating 40 years of tubing and camping fun in Montgomery County.

Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kick-off to summer travel.

Whether you’re a grill master looking to make an upgrade or you’re a beginner, 10 News is working for you, helping you narrow down the choices for your next grill.

10 News is working for you, making sure you can enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend while on the water.

CLAYTOR LAKE, Va. – Claytor Lake State Park usually experiences a Memorial Day Weekend rush of people longing for their first taste of summer. Some people decided to make the trek to Claytor Lake, despite social distancing. “We do typically come down to the lake on Memorial Day Weekend," Williams said. They expected the typical Memorial Day Weekend crowd, but were proven wrong when they arrived. Cicadas have started to emerge at the park, and torrential rain from the week filled Claytor Lake with murky water and driftwood.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. Flooded docks and floating debris dont make for an ideal Memorial Day Weekend at Smith Mountain Lake. You can see the whole dock, the whole walkway underwater," said boat owner Marvin Powell. It was actually more water than I thought.Powell came to check on his boat at Waterwheel Marina on Friday morning after heavy rain flooded the lake. Waterwheel Marina is closed until further notice due to high floodwaters on Smith Mountain Lake ahead of Memorial Day Weekend. While the fish are free to roam, Powells going to have to wait for his weekend on the water.