Roanoke, VA – Sunday Evening Update
It has been a warm but hazy day today, as we continue to deal with Canadian Wildfire smoke in our area. Tonight, temperatures will cool and skies will continue to clear.
Looking towards the next couple of days, we have a lot of sunshine on the way and hot temperatures!
Current fire and smoke map does show a slight haze across southwest Virginia, and it is noticeable if you step outside.
However, although the haze is noticable, it has not made a large impact on air quality. Air quality as of 5:35 this evening is good.
The next seven days will bring on the heat! Clear skies are expected until Friday, and the chance for showers and storms will continue into the weekend.
Sunday Morning Update
While we’re going to end up in the 70s today, we quickly end up in the 80s, and eventually 90s, this week.
High pressure dominates most of the week, which ends up bringing us dry weather through the beginning of the week.
While it’s mostly clear today, it might not appear that way. Canadian wildfire smoke has blown into the region following the passage of that cold front. That smoke is likely to stick around for the next few days as well.
There is also the chance we could see the aurora later tonight, with the best time for viewing later tonight between 10 PM- 3 AM.
Rain returns later in the week, wrapping up a warm, but mostly nice week.