ROANOKE, Va. – Many spots recorded some of their highest temperatures of the year this afternoon. A couple of others tied records, and a few saw the hottest day in over a decade.
Today was the hottest day in Roanoke and Blacksburg since the Summer of 2012.
This is the first time we have seen triple-digit heat in the Roanoke Valley since July, 20th of 2020.
Today’s heat in Roanoke ties the 3rd highest temperature ever recorded in the city. Only a handful of other times have we seen temperatures reach 104° and 105°.
A reminder that this heat continues into Tuesday, July 16th. Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water, and find shade and A/C if possible. Keep cool out there Virginia!
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