Roanoke, VA – A quiet fall stretch will end Sunday as a cold front sweeps across southwest Virginia, bringing gusty winds and scattered light rain. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg reports that rainfall amounts will generally stay under a half-inch, with the highest totals west of the Blue Ridge. Winds will strengthen Sunday afternoon and continue into Monday morning, with gusts topping 30 mph area-wide.
According to the National Weather Service Blacksburg office, Saturday will remain mild and dry with highs in the low 70s. The next system arrives Sunday afternoon, when southwest winds increase ahead of the front. Showers will develop mainly from Lewisburg and Bluefield to Roanoke and Wytheville, spreading east into the New River and Shenandoah valleys by evening. Lighter rainfall is expected across the Piedmont, including Lynchburg and Danville, where totals may stay below a quarter inch.
Behind the front, winds will shift westerly and remain strong through early Monday, creating blustery conditions for morning commuters and those in higher elevations. Drivers should watch for crosswinds along I-81 and I-77, especially near mountain passes…