Rain chances are on the rise across southwest Virginia and neighboring areas through Sunday, with the possibility of severe thunderstorms, especially in northern North Carolina counties on Saturday. Residents should prepare for a wet and potentially hazardous weekend.
Weather Forecast for Friday Through Sunday
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg reports that light showers Thursday evening will taper off overnight, but a more intense wave of rainfall is expected to move in by Friday afternoon. The rain will pick up on Saturday, with cities like Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Radford seeing a 75% or higher chance of rain by 6 p.m. Saturday. Sunday will also remain soggy, with additional rounds of rain expected to move through the region…