Showers and storms are firing up along the mountains and drifting east this afternoon. While most are typical summer storms, others are producing quite the lightning show along with small hail and gusty wind. Downpours are very likely with any storm that develops. Look for showers and storms to slowly wind down into the evening, with most areas seeing dry conditions by 8 p.m. or after.
- Stay alert for rapidly changing conditions through sunset
- Lightning has been striking 10-12 miles outside the storms
- Gusty wind and hail possible along with slow-moving downpours
REST OF TUESDAY
It was another afternoon of 90s for many areas. Day 21 in a row for Roanoke, if you’re still counting.
A HEAT ADVISORY lingers until 8 p.m. for Central Virginia and Southside, including Lynchburg and Danville with feels like temperatures staying around 100-105° for several hours.
Storms will diminish this evening with skies turning partly cloudy and lows in the upper 60s to low 70s with very muggy conditions.
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday appears similar to Tuesday with scattered storms developing in the mountains around lunchtime and then drifting east. The greatest risk of severe weather is closest to the front which is expected to be draped across the Highlands into Northern Virginia. While storms can form just about anywhere Wednesday, the higher concentration of storms would be in the yellow areas in the graphic below.
- STORM TIMING: Developing after noon, and lingering through late-evening
- COVERAGE: Scattered to numerous, especially across the Highlands and into the Shenandoah Valley.
- SEVERE IMPACTS: A few storms will be strong to severe with dangerous lightning, large hail and strong wind. A “Slight Risk” of severe weather has been issued for areas in Yellow below.
High temperatures remain in the low 90s again Wednesday likely reaching the high by early to mid-afternoon before the storms begin. Another 90°+ high in Roanoke would tie the 22 day stretch of 90s set back in 1966.
It has never happened before in recorded history in Roanoke, but there’s at least a decent chance every-single day in July could have highs in the 90s. Forecast highs range from 90-95° through July 31. Of course, a thunderstorm in the middle of the afternoon could ruin that lofty goal. Stay tuned!
COMET NEOWISE
We can continue to check out the International Space Station tonight along with Comet NEOWISE visible this week. Get the latest information in our new Astronomy section. Visibility could extend beyond these dates.
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