Blacksburg, Va. – Light showers will return to southwest Virginia Sunday night, with heavier rainfall expected to drench the region Tuesday into Wednesday, raising concerns about slick roads and localized flooding.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, a cold front will bring up to 0.10 inches of rain late Sunday into early Monday. A second system moving across the Tennessee and Ohio valleys is forecast to deliver between 1.00 to 1.50 inches of rain Tuesday through Wednesday.
Areas including Roanoke, Blacksburg, and Danville are likely to see the heaviest rainfall Tuesday night, with widespread precipitation coverage of 70% to 90%. Rain may impact morning and evening commutes, especially along I-81 and U.S. 220. Drivers should watch for ponding on roadways and reduced visibility…