Blacksburg, VA – Storms rolling through Virginia Tuesday afternoon could drench parts of Montgomery County, including Blacksburg, with heavy rain and damaging winds by nightfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Blacksburg, showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday between 3 p.m. and midnight, some bringing rainfall totals over three-quarters of an inch in localized downpours. Gusts from stronger cells may exceed 30 mph. Motorists on U.S. 460 and surrounding rural roads should expect brief low visibility and possible ponding.
Showers will taper overnight, giving way to a much calmer pattern by midweek. Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be dry and sunny, with highs reaching 84°F to 86°F and lows in the mid-60s. Patchy fog could form overnight but should clear quickly each morning…