ROANOKE, Va. – 11:30 p.m. update
This Weather Authority Alert Day has been cleared.
9:30 p.m. update:
6:30 p.m. Tuesday update:
3:30 p.m. Tuesday update:
Tuesday Afternoon Update
Showers and storms are still moving through Southwest and Central Virginia, bringing heavy rainfall and frequent lightning within some showers.
This will continue to bring the threat of localized flooding, as these slow storms are moving over soil that is already well-saturated.
These isolated rumblers tonight have the potential to bring gusty winds and small hail, along with the heavy rainfall.
Rain totals so far are anywhere from 1-5+" across the viewing area.
Stay weather aware for the next couple of hours as these storms continue to march through the area.
Tuesday Morning Update:
We’ve seen quite a bit of rainfall over the past 24-48 hours, which has led to some ponding on roadways. The Roanoke Valley and Southside have received the most rainfall thus far, with around 2-4 inches widespread.
Today’s rainfall won’t quite be as widespread, and the heaviest rain will be primarily to the east.
We could also see some stronger storms today in areas that see a bit more daytime heating. The primary risk for severe weather lies in the central part of the state.
Monday Night Update:
Monday Evening Update
Off and on rain showers have been the story all day today. As of 4:06 PM, some portions of the reviewing area are dry for the first time all day. Portions of Southside, Lynchburg, and the Roanoke Valley are getting a break from the rain, but more is in store tonight.
Total rainfall accumulations will range from 1-4″ across Southwest Virginia. Locally heavier amounts are possible along the Blue Ridge.
Once we get through Wednesday, we aren’t out of the woods yet with wrapping up rainfall. Although flooding concerns will have subsided, more rain is on the way through the start of next week.
Monday Morning Update
An area of low pressure lingers close by this week and brings a soaking rain to many for the next few days.
The flash flooding risk is highest today as scattered to widespread showers take over. A level 2/4 risk is in place.
The risk for flash flooding continues into Tuesday across the Mid-Atlantic.
Here is a look at futurecast at 11:00 am this morning. Showers and pockets of heavy rain move in from the south.
Scattered showers and a few storms continue through the 5:00pm hour.
Showers taper off a tad as we head into the night, and become more isolated for Tuesday.
Here is a look at updated rainfall estimates through tomorrow night.
Sunday Night Update
Clouds will increase over the next several hours as we look towards our next weather-maker. This next system will bring rounds of rain and pose a risk for flash flooding.
An Areal Flood Watch is in effect until 2 PM on Tuesday. The dry ground and drought conditions will help mitigate the flooding risk, but flash flooding is still possible. Models are predicting 2-4″ of rainfall, and local areas along the Blue Ridge may see totals between 5-6″. If this scenario plays out, this will be the most rainfall we have seen at once since Helene.
Because of this, the entirety of the viewing area has been placed under a marginal flood risk.
Isolated showers will cross the state line around 11 PM tonight, becoming widespread overnight.
The majority of Southwest Virginia will see active rainfall by 7 AM Monday, showers will stick around until 10 PM, with heavier downpours possible within the swath of rain.
Tuesday will likely bring more scattered coverage of rain, not as widespread as Monday. However, these scattered showers will still add to the ever-increasing rain totals.