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Weather Summary for SW VA...SE WV...and NW NC
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
612 AM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025
.FORECAST SUMMARY...
A large storm system tracking through the Great Lakes will bring
windy conditions starting today, along with and increasing
chance for showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. There
is a threat of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall Saturday
night and Sunday. Monday will be cooler with dry weather
expected under high pressure. A warming trend through the middle
of next week.
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Regional Hourly Observations For County
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Current Temperatures,
Dewpoint,
RH,
Wind,
Regional Obs,
Surface 4-Panel
Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Virginia
Based on observations at 500pm EDT, Friday March 14, 2025
Across Virginia...temperatures are near 55 degrees north, near 49 degrees central, and near 64 degrees south. Current sky conditions are mostly sunny north, partly sunny central, and mostly sunny south. In the north, relative humidity is near 56%, and the dew point is near 40 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 77%, and the dew point is near 42 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 49%, and the dew point is near 45 degrees. Winds are from the southeast at 10 mph north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the southeast at 8 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are variable at 3 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 64 degrees at and Staunton. The lowest temperature is CLOUDY degrees at Roanoke.
Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.
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Current Livestock Heat Stress Index (LSI),
Current Wind Chill Map
Hazardous Weather Outlook For County,VA
436 AM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025 /336 AM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025/
DAY ONE Today and Tonight
Southerly winds will be increasing this afternoon and evening.
Downslope winds will be especially strong in the mountains and
foothills with gusts up to 70 mph possible tonight. See High Wind
Warning for details.
A few strong to severe storms will be possible late tonight mainly
along and west of I-75. The primary threat will be gusty winds if
storms hold together this far east.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN Saturday through Thursday
High winds will continue in the mountains and foothills through
Saturday night with winds up to 80 mph by the evening. This will
also raise concerns for the spread of any ongoing wildfires in the
region. See the High Wind Warning now in effect for more details.
A severe weather outbreak is likely across portions of the
eastern United States Saturday into Saturday night with the
greatest threat in east Tennesse being along the Cumberland
Plateau, southeast Tennessee, and southwest North Carolina.
Widespread and significant damaging winds are likely. There is
also a threat for tornadoes and large hail. Some details regarding
the severe weather threat remain uncertain, so stay tuned to the
forecast for additional updates.
Also, with multiple rounds of storms, there is a threat for flash
flooding by Saturday evening, especially west of Interstate 75.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter reports may be needed this weekend with any severe
thunderstorms and flash flooding Saturday.
NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook
7-Day Forecast For County, VA
Issued at
302 PM EDT Fri Mar 14 2025
TONIGHT
Partly cloudy until early morning, then a slight
chance of showers late. Lows in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to
15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
SATURDAY
A chance of showers in the morning, then showers
likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
SATURDAY NIGHT
Showers likely in the evening, then showers
with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some
thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain near
100 percent.
SUNDAY
Showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
morning, then showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper
60s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance
of rain 90 percent.
SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in
the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
snow showers after midnight. Much cooler with lows in the mid
30s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of precipitation
40 percent.
MONDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
MONDAY NIGHT
Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.
TUESDAY
Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
TUESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s.
THURSDAY
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Cooler with highs in the lower to mid 50s.
THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
snow showers in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Cold with lows in the upper 20s. Chance of precipitation
20 percent.
FRIDAY
Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 50s.
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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Virginia
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Temperature: Above Above
Precipitation: Above Above
.... Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast,
6 to 10 Day ,
8 to 14 Day ,
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30-Day Outook,
90-Day Outook,
120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information
Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today
MARCH 14TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1870...
The term "blizzard" was first applied to a storm which produced heavy snow
and high winds in Minnesota and Iowa. (David Ludlum)
...1944...
A single storm brought a record 21.6 inches of snow to Salt Lake City UT.
(The Weather Channel)
...1960...
Northern Georgia was between snowstorms. Gainesville GA received 17 inches
of snow during the month, and reported at least a trace of snow on the
ground 22 days in March. Snow was on roofs in Hartwell GA from the 2nd to
the 29th. (The Weather Channel)
Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky
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