Windy, warm, and dry conditions are upon us and are causing concern for the threat of wildfires

The majority of our region is no longer in a burn ban.

For Danville, 2021 has been the driest year since 2001 so far

ROANOKE, Va. – We’ve gone 10 straight days without a drop of rain, which has led to brush fire concerns at times in recent days. Friday offers little in the way of relief, with temperatures only dropping a little bit compared to the past couple of days. Grilling forecast for Friday, 3/12/2021Once the front moves south, we’ll see times of clouds and sun over the weekend. Temperatures won’t rise quite as much as they have in recent days, but it also won’t necessarily be cold. Recent forecast data shows most of the moisture holding off until Monday night, which reduces the chance for anything wintry.

What we're tracking for the first weekend of March - 2021ROANOKE, Va. – We’ve made it to the weekend unscathed by Mother Nature, thankfully. As we head into the weekend, expect things to stay a little chilly and breezy at times. That starts Friday with high temperatures mainly in the 40s and 50s under a sunny sky. High temperature forecast for Friday, 3/5/2021The breeze will stay intact at 10-20 mph with gusts occasionally higher than that. Wind speed and wind gust forecast for Friday, 3/5/2021That’s what will reinforce some colder air for the weekend.

Rain coverage over the next five daysROANOKE, Va. – Following yet another stretch of wet weather, we’re finally starting to see some improvements in the pattern. While Tuesday won’t exactly be warm, it won’t be wet either. Expect high temperatures across the board to be in the upper 40s and lower 50s - close to average for early March. Wind speed and wind gust forecast for Wednesday, 3/3/2021We’ll be warmer Wednesday with highs in the upper 50s and lower 60s. It’ll be pretty chilly at times, but for the most part things are looking dry.