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Pinpoint Weather: Cold air on the way
Headline from WFXR Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cold air will move into the region this weekend. Frost is possible across much of the region Sunday morning. Temperatures could drop below freezing in part of the Highlands and Mountain Empire. Because of this, a Freeze Watch is in effect Sunday morning.
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ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — As the low pressure associated with the remnants of Isaias swing through the region, areas of showers will continue to be possible this evening into the overnight hours. Clouds will stick around with lows in the 50s and low 60s.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After a rainy weekend, drier conditions are expected in Southwest and Central Virginia through the middle of the week. A few upslope rain showers are possible toward the western mountains Monday morning. Otherwise, much of the region will see increasing sunshine for the day.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Warm air will return to the region over the next couple of days. On Tuesday, morning lows are expected into the 40s and 50s. In the afternoon, many areas will return to the 80s. Record high temperatures are not expected on Tuesday, but several record high temperatures could fal…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Unseasonably warm conditions are expected in Southwest and Central Virginia on Tuesday and Wednesday. Record-high temperatures may occur. High pressure over the southern United States will bring warmer conditions to Southwest and Central Virginia.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Record heat is possible in part of the region on Wednesday as high pressure remains in control. Temperatures will start the day near 60, before rising into the 80s in most of the region. A few spots in Southside could reach 90 degrees.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — It won't feel like October in Southwest and Central Virginia on Wednesday. Record warmth is possible in parts of the region. An upper-level high will build over the Southern U.S. on Wednesday, steering westerly flow into the Mid-Atlantic.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Rain will return to the region on Thursday. The better chances will be west of the Blue Ridge. Areawide chances return Friday into Saturday morning. Rainfall will be light for most, with less than a quarter of an inch expected.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A meandering frontal boundary will produce some rain showers in Southwest and Central Virginia on Thursday. A strong cold front will pass through late Friday, bringing gusty winds and much cooler air by the weekend. A front will drape itself over Virginia on Thursday.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Warm air will remain in place on Friday ahead of a strong cold front. Temperatures will start the day in the 50s and 60s before rising into the 70s and 80s during the afternoon. Record high temperatures are not expected, but Roanoke and Danville will be within a couple of degre…
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A strong cold front will pass through Southwest and Central Virginia late Friday. Scattered rain showers are possible, with blustery winds and much cooler conditions expected for the start of the weekend.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Cold air will move into the region this weekend. Frost is possible across much of the region Sunday morning. Temperatures could drop below freezing in part of the Highlands and Mountain Empire. Because of this, a Freeze Watch is in effect Sunday morning.
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