ROANOKE, Va. – Storms Monday evening helped to improve the air quality in parts of the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Highlands and Lynchburg area.
That said, some smoke may linger in areas along and south of US 460 Tuesday, leading to ‘Moderate’ air quality levels or levels considered ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups.’
At the same time, we’re tracking a boundary that could trigger isolated morning showers. Once the heat and humidity of the day get going, additionally scattered showers and storms will fire up after 3 p.m.
These chances last into the night as a cluster of storms dives from west to east.
Once again, that leaves behind a boundary for more scattered activity Wednesday. A few of those storms could be on the strong side east of the Parkway.
Any stronger storms that develop between Tuesday and Thursday will have the potential to produce flooding, due to how wet the ground has become in parts of the area.
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After Thursday, humidity levels and storm chances come down a bit. This will make for an enjoyable weekend with more sunshine and highs in the 80s.