An air quality alert and a special weather statement in effect for 6 regions in the areaSee the complete list
Sunday to feel more like November; off-and-on rain expected tooIt won't feel like the unofficial start to summer this Memorial Day weekend
Centra announces plans for new mother-baby unit in LynchburgA new mother-baby care unit is coming to Lynchburg General Hospital.
Fall feel follows foggy, wet start WednesdayTemperatures rise to mid-fall levels despite occasional rain showers Wednesday
Bundle up! Cold this morning before more rain this weekendHigh pressure behind Wednesday’s front means sunshine and cold air
Back to reality: Typical November air settles in before Nicole’s soaking rain arrivesTemps return to near-normal levels before Nicole sends widespread rain into the region Veterans Day.
One more pleasant afternoon before a drizzly weekendShowers start Friday night and last until Sunday afternoon
You there, November? Turning much warmer into the weekend, early next weekTemperatures may near record levels by next Monday afternoon
Happy November! Early morning fog gives way to less clouds, more warmthFog can be dense at times early Tuesday morning before temps reach the 60s and 70s
Fall back! Daylight Saving Time ends this weekendHappy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!
Happy Halloween! Scattered showers to haunt some trick-or-treatersMake sure you have our app downloaded, so you can keep an eye on the radar while trick-or-treating
Showers arrive Halloween Eve and stick around into MondayThe rain breaks just in time for Trick-Or-Treaters
Calm days with plenty of clouds through the last October weekendSkies are cloudy on Saturday and Sunday with showers holding off until Sunday evening
Cold front to bring few early morning showers, subtle late-week cool-downHighs will only reach the 50s and 60s late in the week through Halloween
Layer up again Tuesday! Temps go from 40s to 70s much like recent daysCooler air returns ahead of rain by Halloween
Beautiful! Trend of chilly mornings, warm and bright afternoons to continue through mid-weekLows begin in the 30s and 40s and highs reach the 60s and 70s
Enjoy the weekend! Sunshine keeps us comfortable into next weekTemperatures are near or above average as we head towards the end of October
‘There is no wrong place to go:’ How to find the best fall foliage in Southwest VirginiaThis time of year is considered peak hiking season because of the Fall foliage.
Covington prepares for annual Fall In Our Town festivalFall In Our Town has a little something for the whole family, from trunk-or-treat to live music and a chili cook off.
Warmer afternoon weather arrives in time for the weekend, early next weekHigh temperatures reach the 60s and 70s from Friday through at least next Tuesday
Afternoons turn warmer, mornings stay cold through the weekendOur cold snap slowly begins to break heading into the weekend and early next week
Wednesday’s temperatures make little headway following near-record chill TuesdayHighs rebound into the 60s and 70s this coming weekend
Roller coaster! Warmer weekend afternoons precede coldest air of the season so farHighs drop from the 70s this weekend to the 40s and 50s starting next Tuesday
Scattered showers roll out red carpet for pleasant Friday, warmer weekendA cold front brings in scattered showers Thursday afternoon
Changes! Tracking a pair of cold fronts within the next few daysThe second in a sequence of cold fronts will be the biggest difference-maker in our weather
🍂 Show us your best fall foliage photos for a chance to see them on TVYour photos will be a part of our Pin It gallery and we’ll also post a few on our social media platforms.
Tasty Tuesday: Making apple cider cinnamon bars in Chris’ kitchenWe're taking Tasty Tuesday into our own hands this week!
Calm, fall weather precedes Thursday shower, storm chanceWe'll cool down briefly Friday before a bigger cold snap next week
Nice day! Sunny and mild before a cooler weekendEnjoy the nice weather today before a cold front changes our pattern
Here’s how you can explore Virginia’s fall foliageThe Virginia Department of Forestry is offering a way for nature lovers to take in the beauty of Virginia’s fall foliage.
Strong fall cold front to bring us from 70s to 30s in about 36 hoursParts of the area will see frost develop Sunday morning
Weather whiplash! A trifecta of warmer afternoons followed by a strong cold frontWe go from 70s to frost late this week into the weekend
Go away, already! “Ghost” of Ian throws more clouds at us at times TuesdayThe remnant low of Ian will finally move offshore in the coming days
Finally! Some sunshine returns Monday after consecutive days of greyWe'll eventually warm into the 70s this week too!
Welcome to October! Feeling like November with occasionally light rain showersThe worst of Ian's rain and wind moves out of here, leaving us cool with periods of light rain showers
Septembrrr! Chilly, fall air in place ahead of Ian’s remnantsThe cool air ahead of Ian's remnants should lessen the threat for damaging thunderstorms
October-like air lingers Tuesday through Thursday; Ian to provide soggy weekendSpend some time outdoors before the remnant rain from Ian arrives
October feel arrives after Monday; Ian to at least bring rain our wayMuch of this week will get us in the fall spirit prior to remnant rain from Ian
Weekend Forecast: Calm, fall feel Saturday before wind, scattered showers arrive SundayThe wind howls again Sunday before a reinforcing shot of cooler air next week
Ya feel that? Fall arrives right on schedule in Southwest, Central VirginiaTemperatures plummet into the 40s again come Saturday morning
You can celebrate the beginning of fall at the Sinkland Farm’s Pumpkin FestivalIn addition to pumpkins, there is live music, local vendors, horseback rides and plenty of delicious food
Happy fall! Strong cold front moves through right on cueIsolated showers precede strong wind gusts and a big drop in temperatures
Summer goes out with a bang before powerful fall cold front moves throughIt'll be 84 to 90° Wednesday but 45-51° first thing Friday morning
Fall foliage forecast promising for Southwest Virginia, local experts sayAccording to Dr. John Seiler, a Professor of Forest Biology at Virginia Tech, the autumn color forecast looks promising this year.
The heat lasts a bit longer before the fall brings in nicer weatherHighs drop from the low 90s to mid-70s by the end of the week
Big changes! Summer warmth, heat precedes blast of October-like airWe'll go from 80s to 40s and 50s Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning
Temperatures rise today and keep on rising through the weekSunday is still comfortable, but temperatures are well above average for the very end of summer
The first sunny weekend in a while leads into a sunny work weekThat sunshine means warmer than average temperatures to start fall
Football, festival forecast features fantastic weather!Friday's forecast is brought to you by the letter 'F.'
False Fall: Combo of cool mornings, comfortably warm afternoons continuesWe'll turn warmer/hotter heading into the final days of summer next week
Good news! This week’s weather to be a people-pleaser!Cool mornings and warm afternoons take us through the rest of the week
Two more b-e-a-utiful days before cloudier, stormier pattern developsClouds, showers and storms increase by Labor Day
📢 WEIGH IN: Is it too early for pumpkin spice?I’m sure pumpkin spice fans are jumping for joy given that Dunkin’ and Starbucks have already rolled out their fall menus.
Meteorological fall begins with two comfortably warm afternoons Thursday, FridayShowers and storms gradually increase throughout the Labor Day weekend
SURVEY: What’s your favorite fall recipe?High temperatures and humidity have thrown us for a loop this year, but with fall right around the corner, prepping your kitchen for fall feasting might not be a bad idea.
Yes, please! Lower humidity lasts the rest of the weekComfortably warm afternoons and cooler mornings take us through Friday
Heads up! Strong front to bring storms Tuesday, drop in humidity WednesdayOne front will be responsible for some changeable weather in less-than 24 hours
Heat, humidity hang on tight before drier, more comfortable air arrivesWe're tracking a front that will bring storms, followed by a break in the humidity
False fall finally fizzles later in the weekWe'll turn warmer and more humid late week into the weekend, resulting in more summer storms
Round Two: Unseasonably cool, damp weather continues into TuesdayThe cool air wedge lives to fight another day, keeping us unseasonably cool
Beyond The Forecast: Unofficial Ends of SummerHappy Monday and welcome to another edition of Beyond The Forecast!
Unseasonably cool, cloudy weather lingers once rain leavesThe wedge keeps temperatures about 15° below average Tuesday
New Year brings near-record warmth and light snow potential within 36 hoursA pair of storms bring much-needed rain with a light amount of wintry weather on the back-end.
Final week of 2021 will (mostly) feel like autumnThe final week of 2021 could help push the year as a whole into near-record territory for parts of the area
‘Twas the day before Christmas and all through the house, frosty was melting because we live in the southFrosty doesn't stand a chance this Christmas
Trading winter jackets for t-shirts through Christmas Day (and beyond)Thursday morning starts in the 20s, but Christmas Day's temps reach the 60s for most of the area
Final week of fall to bring fluctuating, mostly above-average temperaturesStarting out the week very cold but most afternoons bring above-average warmth
Cold front to bring (another) weekend of weather whiplashSaturday brings record warmth and gusty rain, whereas Sunday turns much cooler
Weather seemingly can’t make up its mind between fall or winterTemperatures continue to bounce between fall and winter the next few days
Fall, winter battle it out over southwest, central Virginia the rest of the weekA few of us will see snowflakes in the air Wednesday, while most see near-record warmth Saturday
Feeling like October AGAIN today!If you enjoyed yesterday’s unseasonal warmth, you’re going to love today’s weather too! We begin the day very mild, in the 40s and 50s. Although that may sound a bit chilly, our average low this time of the year is in the middle 30s.
Welcome to December! It will feel like October at times the next few daysNear-record warmth is expected by Thursday afternoon
We’re all frozen turkeys Wednesday morning; thawing by Thanksgiving DayTemperatures rise briefly Thanksgiving Day before crashing again by Black Friday
Strong cold front to bring some of the coldest air (so far) this fallThe wind whips Monday with cold air continuing through Wednesday morning
Wintry wind, chill shove fall to the side the next several daysThe coldest air of the season likely comes in next Monday and Tuesday
Strong cold front to bring wintry chill, wind back to the area FridayWind chills fall into the teens and 20s first thing Friday morning
Weather whiplash! Temperatures reach 60s, 70s mid-week before another cold frontMultiple shots of cold air move through late this week into early next week
All aboard! Temperature roller coaster rides again this weekA pocket of warmer air lays between two cold fronts this week
Cold front to bring wind gusts, rain and eventually...colder airThe wind at times through Monday will knock a lot of leaves off the trees
Falling back! Afternoon temperatures resemble early October through WednesdayTemperatures rise before rain, wind and cold return to the forecast
Welcome to Novembrrr! Coolest air of the season to arrive after MondaySome of the higher mountains will see snow develop Tuesday and Thursday
Pinspiration: Festive fall centerpiecesJenna and Bridget try out a fun fall Pinterest idea using pumpkins and flowers.
Get lost in the Mayo River Corn Maze in MartinsvilleFall is here, which means pumpkin festivals with corn mazes. We have an incredible one built right here in our region.
Good news! Weekend weather cooperates for football, leaf-peepingAfter the weekend, there will be several opportunities for rain.
Tracking a pair of cold fronts beyond Thursday afternoon’s warmer weatherHighs reach 80° in parts of the area Thursday before cold front #1 comes through
Two seasons in one day: chilly mornings, warm afternoons continue through ThursdayAfternoon temperatures get knocked back down a peg after Thursday's front
Testing an idea: Pumpkin seeds in the air fryer vs. the oven -- which reigned supreme?A great fall tradition is roasting all the pumpkin seeds that you scoop out of your soon-to-be jack-o’-lantern -- and you’ve more than likely done it in the oven.
It’s officially “heat in the morning and A/C in the afternoon” season!Chilly mornings and warmer afternoons will take us through Thursday
Afternoons warming this week prior to another fall cold frontWe see our typical combination of cool mornings and warm afternoons before another shot of cooler air arrives
Weather Whiplash! Summer warmth Friday followed by a strong, fall cold front SaturdayWe go from near-record warmth to wind chills in the 30s in less than 48 hours.
Strong, fall cold front takes us from sweat to sweaters in the coming daysNear-record warmth Thursday and Friday followed by autumnal chill Sunday morning
Feeling like north Florida before fall finally returnsTemperatures reach near record levels through Friday before plummeting through the weekend
11 cozy-sounding recipes you absolutely need in your life this fallThere’s just something magical about the fall: The weather, the change in season, that feeling that Halloween is almost here, and for some, crunchy leaves, sweaters and bonfires.
Summer-like warmth gradually steals the spotlight throughout the weekTemperatures get to near-record levels later in the week
Spice up your next party or tailgate with this Splash Wines bundleGet 12 bottles of wine and 3 bottles of margaritas for $69
Fantastic forecast for Friday football, fall festivitiesFriday's forecast is brought to you by the letter, 'F.'
Free A/C coming our way before a warmer weekendPerfect high school football weather Friday precedes a weekend warmup
Aaahh! Another drop in humidity coming our way to round out the weekThings will feel even more pleasant from Thursday through Saturday
A taste of late summer warmth Tuesday afternoon before another shot of fall later in the weekTemperatures Tuesday top out in the 80s for many
