Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible across the Roanoke region through Saturday evening and into the early overnight hours, with forecasters warning that some storms could turn strong to severe.
According to WFXR’s Pinpoint Weather team, damaging wind gusts are the primary concern. The area west of the Blue Ridge carries the highest exposure under a Level 2 threat designation.
The risk is not region-wide. Areas east of the Blue Ridge face a lower threat profile, while communities to the west should be most prepared for the stronger storm activity during the evening hours.
Front Sweeps Through Overnight, Bringing Relief
A cold front is expected to push through the region overnight Saturday, clearing the rain and dropping temperatures into the upper 50s to low 60s. Sunday will follow with mostly sunny skies and noticeably lower humidity — a sharp contrast to the unsettled Saturday, according to WFXR…