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WEATHER ALERT

4 warnings in effect for 4 counties in the area

4TH OF JULY


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Towns celebrate their 4th of July flair on Independence Day

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Towns all across the region celebrated Independence Day on Friday!

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Town of Vinton holds annual 4th of July Celebration at Vinton War Memorial

Read full article: Town of Vinton holds annual 4th of July Celebration at Vinton War Memorial

Thousands flocked to the Vinton War Memorial to enjoy the annual 4th of July Celebration in Vinton

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4th of July Celebration held in Downtown Christiansburg

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A 4th of July Celebration was held in Christiansburg on Friday!

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More than 2.1 million Virginians expected to travel for July 4th, AAA says

Read full article: More than 2.1 million Virginians expected to travel for July 4th, AAA says

Independence Day celebrations have kicked-off across the Commonwealth, and for many that means hitting the road for a well-deserved vacation.

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Fantastic 4th of July Weather!

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Calm Weather Has Arrived!

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Smith Mountain Lake draws crowds, boosts local businesses on Fourth of July weekend

Read full article: Smith Mountain Lake draws crowds, boosts local businesses on Fourth of July weekend

The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times of the year, and Smith Mountain Lake is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.

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Events on July 4th, 2025 in Central, Southwest Virginia

Read full article: Events on July 4th, 2025 in Central, Southwest Virginia

Plenty of areas in Central and Southwest Virginia will be holding celebrations on July 4th this year!

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Splash Valley to offer discounted admission Independence Day Weekend

Read full article: Splash Valley to offer discounted admission Independence Day Weekend

After a rainy Memorial Day weekend, Splash Valley Water Park is looking to take advantage of a sun-soaked Fourth of July.

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Clear and Sunny Skies Have Taken Over!

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Calm Weather Has Arrived!

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Rain Tapers Off As Skies Clear and Temperatures Warm

Read full article: Rain Tapers Off As Skies Clear and Temperatures Warm

The pattern is shifting

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Severe Storms Possible This Afternoon

Read full article: Severe Storms Possible This Afternoon

Tired of the stormy weather? Good news!

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A Pattern Change Is Coming Soon...

Read full article: A Pattern Change Is Coming Soon...

Tired of the stormy weather? Good news!

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AAA predicts 72.2 million Americans will travel for Independence Day

Read full article: AAA predicts 72.2 million Americans will travel for Independence Day

More than 70 million Americans are expected to travel for the 4th of July this year, according to AAA.

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Roanoke's Freedom Festival carries on despite rain delays

Read full article: Roanoke's Freedom Festival carries on despite rain delays

The festival features fireworks, food, inflatables and a live band.

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There’s a warning this Fourth of July

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First responders are warning people from setting off their own fireworks on the Fourth of July.

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Smoke-filled skies persist before sizzling heat, scattered storms develop

Read full article: Smoke-filled skies persist before sizzling heat, scattered storms develop

Smoke will lead to poor air quality at times again Thursday before leaving late Friday

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Community outraged after Washington Park trashed during July 4th celebration

Read full article: Community outraged after Washington Park trashed during July 4th celebration

The community is frustrated after the 4th of July celebration at Washington Park left tons of trash to be cleaned up.

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Families celebrate 4th of July down at Salem Fair

Read full article: Families celebrate 4th of July down at Salem Fair

For some families, it was their first time going to the fair, but The Poff family has a different story.

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Beyond The Forecast: Independence Day Weather History

Read full article: Beyond The Forecast: Independence Day Weather History

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!

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Mother Nature’s fireworks hold off until after the 4th

Read full article: Mother Nature’s fireworks hold off until after the 4th

Clusters of scattered storms dive from the northwest almost each day this week

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Roanoke families welcome 4th of July at Freedom First Festival in Elmwood Park

Read full article: Roanoke families welcome 4th of July at Freedom First Festival in Elmwood Park

Freedom First Festival at Elmwood Park welcomes Independence Day with a family-fun weekend.

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Balloons over Rockbridge Festival still needs volunteers

Read full article: Balloons over Rockbridge Festival still needs volunteers

The organizers of Balloons over Rockbridge said they still need last-minute volunteers to help recover balloons afterward.

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Expect extra patrol on the waters for 4th of July weekend

Read full article: Expect extra patrol on the waters for 4th of July weekend

Conservation police will flood the waterways across the Commonwealth to urge boaters to stay sober and safe this holiday weekend for Operation Dry Water.

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Roanoke locals set to gather on July 4 to peacefully protest overturn of Roe v. Wade

Read full article: Roanoke locals set to gather on July 4 to peacefully protest overturn of Roe v. Wade

A peaceful protest is being planned in Downtown Roanoke in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

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July kicks off with heat and storm chances

Read full article: July kicks off with heat and storm chances

Each day through Independence Day has heat, humidity, and at least some chance for storms

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Rinse, repeat: Heat, humidity and possible storms through 4th of July weekend

Read full article: Rinse, repeat: Heat, humidity and possible storms through 4th of July weekend

Each day features more of the same - heat, humidity and scattered storms

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Virginia State Police urge drivers to plan ahead for 4th of July weekend

Read full article: Virginia State Police urge drivers to plan ahead for 4th of July weekend

Virginia State Police released a statement Tuesday that urged drivers to put safety first and even offered some advice for drinking safely over the holiday weekend.

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Ahhh! Refreshing feel prior to hot, muggy, stormy weekend weather

Read full article: Ahhh! Refreshing feel prior to hot, muggy, stormy weekend weather

Enjoy the brief break in humidity through Wednesday morning

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Hitting the water for 4th of July weekend? Put safety first

Read full article: Hitting the water for 4th of July weekend? Put safety first

These two safety departments continue to remind us how we can be safer on the water, especially during the holidays as fun destinations get a bit busier.

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Happy 4th! Seasonable warmth in the forecast for the holiday

Read full article: Happy 4th! Seasonable warmth in the forecast for the holiday

High temperatures will range from the low to upper 80s as you're celebrating our nation's birthday

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Good news! Humidity loosens its grip on us throughout the 4th of July weekend

Read full article: Good news! Humidity loosens its grip on us throughout the 4th of July weekend

A cool front passes Friday, leading to lower rain chances and humidity levels

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Relief! Cool front to bring storms followed by a drop in humidity

Read full article: Relief! Cool front to bring storms followed by a drop in humidity

Storms Thursday and Friday morning can drop some very heavy rain in spots

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Hot hump day precedes late-week storms, improving weekend forecast

Read full article: Hot hump day precedes late-week storms, improving weekend forecast

A front brings rain, storms and relief from the humidity

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Heat continues through Thursday; storms and a brief cool-down to follow

Read full article: Heat continues through Thursday; storms and a brief cool-down to follow

Temperatures peak in the 80s and 90s the next three afternoons

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Heat, humidity linger prior to a late week stormy pattern

Read full article: Heat, humidity linger prior to a late week stormy pattern

Highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s through at least Wednesday

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Hotter than a firecracker; temps reach 90s Friday and 4th of July

Read full article: Hotter than a firecracker; temps reach 90s Friday and 4th of July

As we transition into the Dog Days of Summer,' the forecast calls for some of the hottest weather weve seen all of 2020. Highs Friday will be in the low to mid 90s for a good chunk of the region, with the exception being parts of the New River Valley and Highlands. This is thanks to a slight breeze out of the north from time to time both Friday and on Independence Day. These start north of 460, with one or two drifting southward during the evening hours. Well keep the daily shot for storms in the forecast Sunday through next week, with afternoon highs around 85-90 and nighttime lows around 65-70.

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Not just fireworks! What’s happening in space this 4th of July weekend?

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ROANOKE, Va. – While many fireworks displays have been canceled, there may be a few other things that catch your eye this holiday weekend! The full ‘Buck’ moon rises on the 4th, and it does so in conjunction with a few friends. Penumbral eclipse to occur this weekendThe last thing is something you won’t see. This is called ‘aphelion,' or the farthest point away from the sun in Earth’s annual orbit. Aphelion takes place this 4th of July weekendThis further proves that our seasons on Earth aren’t dictated by our distance from the sun, but rather the angle of the sun.

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Whew! Hottest weather of 2020 (so far) likely to come Friday, 4th of July

Read full article: Whew! Hottest weather of 2020 (so far) likely to come Friday, 4th of July

(Keep in mind that this is not what your car thermometer or bank thermometer reads.) While Thursday will be hot, the heat starts to dial it up a notch by Friday afternoon. What We're Tracking - 4th of July 2020Prior to any storms, it is going to get very hot on the 4th. 4th of July forecast 2020When you factor in the humidity Saturday, it will feel a little hotter at times. Heat on other ambient surfacesLastly, and this is goes without saying for most people, but never leave any living thing in a hot car.

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Heat, humidity wont practice social distancing the next several days

Read full article: Heat, humidity wont practice social distancing the next several days

ROANOKE, Va. While many of us practice social distancing in our everyday lives, the heat and humidity will not be doing that. As we head deeper into the afternoon and evening, most any spotty storms will be east of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Expect high temperatures for most of the area to be around 85-90 again. Rain coverage - WednesdayThis weak storm system pulls away to the northeast after Wednesday, leading us to drier weather and a subtle rise in temperatures each day. 4th of July forecast - 2020Storm coverage increases each afternoon from Sunday through early next week, as a weak storm system rides up the East Coast.

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Many of us near 90 each through the 4th of July; limited storm chances

Read full article: Many of us near 90 each through the 4th of July; limited storm chances

ROANOKE, Va. Areas like Roanoke, Lynchburg and Southside have only hit 90 five to seven times so far this year. Along with that, humidity and a front nearby comes the chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. These will slowly fizzle out, as we lose the heat of the day and the storm cools the air around itself. The storm track remains to our south, meaning that anything significant is unlikely. 4th of July forecast - 2020The storm track rises north later in the weekend into early next week, indicating that storm chances will return to the forecast by then.

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Catching up on some summer heat, humidity through the 4th of July

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With very limited amounts of dust around us, air quality will be Good today. Air Quality Forecast - MondayTemperatures and humidity levels will be typical to start the week, with a front to our south. Any time we have the heat and humidity in play, a few spotty storms cannot be ruled out. Upper Air Pattern for the 4th of JulyThat means nothing really special about this years 4th of July forecast. Upper Air Pattern for the 4th of July - zoomed inHowever, most of the 4th looks just fine!

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Are you proudly flying the American flag? There’s a code to follow

Read full article: Are you proudly flying the American flag? There’s a code to follow

It’s the perfect time to put the red, white and blue out on display.

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