Severe thunderstorm watch issued for much of the viewing area

Any storm that forms Wednesday could pack a punch with wind, hail, heavy rain and/or lightning

Severe thunderstorm watch for all counties in pink until 9 p.m. (Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)

ROANOKE, Va.WATCH: 3:30 p.m. Update - Jeff Haniewich gives the latest on the severe thunderstorms hitting parts of our area today.

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Your Local Weather Authority is tracking scattered thunderstorms that are firing up in Wednesday afternoon’s heat and humidity.

Through Wednesday night, any storm that forms could strengthen and become severe with possible damaging wind gusts, hail, downpours and/or lightning.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been posted for the Roanoke Valley, Lynchburg area, Southside and parts of the New River Valley and Highlands until 9 p.m.

Look for frequent updates on air and on social media.

You can get your local radar and forecast information at wsls.com/weather. Our WSLS 10 weather app is another great resource for weather information.


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