ROANOKE, Va. – 7:30 p.m. Update
This Weather Authority Alert Day has been cleared.
3:30 p.m. Friday update
Friday Afternoon Update
A Tornado Watch has now been issued for the entirety of the viewing area until 8 PM tonight. Storms have potential for damaging wind gusts, hail and an isolated tornado.
We have also seen a lot of sunshine today, and rapid clearing of skies behind the showers and storms that have moved through. This clearing can potentially fuel stronger storms this afternoon and through early evening.
Friday Morning Update
Storms are starting to move into the region and will last through the evening. Warmer temperatures paired with humid conditions are sparking an increase in storm strength.
Here is a look at the risk for the day. The Storm Prediction Center has increased the risk for the Carolinas to a level 3/5.
Southwest Virginia keeps a level 2/5 slight risk through tonight.
On top of the potential for severe weather is the risk for flash flooding.
Here is a look at 12:00pm today. Scattered storms move in quickly.
Heavy rain and storms continue to push east through the 1:00pm time frame.
Scattered showers become a bit more isolated by 3:00pm for most in the area. Lynchburg and Southside likely see storms intensifying as they move closer overhead.
Storms will continue to develop and push east through the evening. Most of the severe activity begins to die down as the sun begins to set. Isolated showers and storms will be possibly through the early parts of Saturday morning.
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