ROANOKE, Va. – While we have been dry early this morning, that will change later on in the morning! This weekend will be one where you need to keep the umbrella handy.
Once this next system exits, we will have a drastic drop in temperatures in the wake of a cold front.
As you are headed out the door this morning, grab the umbrella or rain jacket! Rain will begin around 9-10 AM and not fully exit the region until Saturday morning.
If you have outdoor plans this weekend, Sunday afternoon and early evening will be your best bet!
Futurecast shows this next weathermaker bringing widespread showers that will overtake the area around 12-1 PM. Several boundaries will pass by, bringing that constant scattered shower activity.
We are still looking at a very similar picture both Saturday morning and evening. It will not be until very early Sunday morning that we wrap up the rainfall.
The total rainfall accumulation is exactly what we need to see! The majority of Southwest Virginia will see at least half an inch to an inch of rain, and Southside is looking to see a quarter to a half inch of rain.
Our drought monitor, just updated Thursday morning, shows a grim picture. Both the Southside and Lynchburg Zones are included in a Severe Drought status, with the remainder of our viewing area either in that Moderate Drought status or just abnormally dry.
Our rainy pattern does end early Sunday morning! We will settle into our next pattern, which will be very cold and clear, until we resume with rain chances next Wednesday.