WEATHER ALERT
Storms end tonight with them refiring in a bigger way Tuesday
Read full article: Storms end tonight with them refiring in a bigger way Tuesday10 News Weather Authority forecasts a significant severe weather threat Tuesday for Southwest and Central Virginia, followed by a drier, less humid stretch before heat and humidity return for the weekend.
Scattered Storms and Heat Dominate the Weekend Forecast
Read full article: Scattered Storms and Heat Dominate the Weekend ForecastScattered storms, hazy sunshine, and tropical humidity headline the weekend weather for the Roanoke and Central Virginia region. Find out what the Weather Authority expects through Tuesday and when to look for some relief.
Heatwave Hazard: How High Temperatures Can Damage Your Medications
Read full article: Heatwave Hazard: How High Temperatures Can Damage Your MedicationsExtreme heat and humidity can reduce the effectiveness of many medications and even make some prescriptions increase your vulnerability to heat-related illness.
Staying cool: Essential safety tips for outdoor workers in high temperatures
Read full article: Staying cool: Essential safety tips for outdoor workers in high temperaturesWhen temperatures start feeling like they are in triple digits, it’s more than just uncomfortable; it can be dangerous, especially for people who work outside.
National D-Day Memorial temporarily suspending guided tours due to extreme heat
Read full article: National D-Day Memorial temporarily suspending guided tours due to extreme heatThe National D-Day Memorial in Bedford announced on Monday that they are temporarily suspending their guided tours due to the extreme heat.
Hit-or-miss, strong storms end this evening
Read full article: Hit-or-miss, strong storms end this eveningA severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Roanoke, Lynchburg, and surrounding areas until 10 p.m., accompanying an afternoon of warm, humid conditions and hit-or-miss storms. Get the updated radar, forecast details, and a look ahead at a hot, muggy week.
Tips and advice regarding how to beat the June heat while staying outdoors
Read full article: Tips and advice regarding how to beat the June heat while staying outdoorsAs the calendar flips to the month of June, more and more people will want to head outside to do fun outdoor activities. However, with the temperature going up, it brings the potential of heat-related concerns such as sunburning, exhaustion and heat stroke.
Roanoke cooling assistance funding drops as demand, utility rates rise
Read full article: Roanoke cooling assistance funding drops as demand, utility rates riseAs summer temperatures soar and electric bills climb, Roanoke families may find it harder than ever to stay cool. The city’s Cooling Assistance Program is offering less money this year—just as more people are applying for help.
Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say
Read full article: Half of world's population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts sayScientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025.
No hard feelings, Warriors star Jimmy Butler says, as he prepares for his first game back in Miami
Read full article: No hard feelings, Warriors star Jimmy Butler says, as he prepares for his first game back in MiamiJimmy Butler has been through these first-game-back matchups against former teams before.
The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and Heat
Read full article: The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and HeatThis fall will mark the 10th anniversary of the NBA changing its playoff rules and not guaranteeing a division champion a top-four seed regardless of their record.
Extreme heat is impacting most Americans' electricity bills, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Extreme heat is impacting most Americans' electricity bills, AP-NORC poll findsA poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities.
Experts say high temps can increase crime
Read full article: Experts say high temps can increase crimeSeveral minors have been charged after a shooting that happened on Wednesday morning in Roanoke, and that marks the third shooting so far this month in the Star City. Experts say it’s not uncommon for crime to become more frequent around this time of year.
Hot weather making peach season extra good for Woods Farm
Read full article: Hot weather making peach season extra good for Woods FarmThe summer sun is not letting up with temperatures hitting the high 90s. For us, it doesn’t feel too good, but it has for a local farm whose fruit has been loving this weather.
Roanoke church invites people in need to visit cooling station
Read full article: Roanoke church invites people in need to visit cooling stationThe community is stepping up to make sure people stay safe in this heat. Belmont Presbyterian Church in Roanoke is operating a cooling station, providing air conditioning, water and popsicles for people in need.
Local organizations working to protect vulnerable populations from heat
Read full article: Local organizations working to protect vulnerable populations from heatSunburn, heat exhaustion, and dehydration are just a few of the dangers you can face if you’re in summer heat too long. That’s why a couple Roanoke organizations are trying to help.
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Tips for keeping lawns healthy during a drought
Read full article: The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Tips for keeping lawns healthy during a droughtMuch of Southwest Virginia is facing a drought - and lawn care professionals have tips for you to keep your grass green.
Lynchburg Fire Department to open cooling centers for residents
Read full article: Lynchburg Fire Department to open cooling centers for residentsDue to extreme heat this week with temperatures expected to be in the mid-90's the Lynchburg Fire Department is urging precaution and opening cooling centers for residents.