Blacksburg, VA – Severe weather is set to impact Virginia on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and an elevated risk of tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Blacksburg. The most active weather conditions are expected throughout the day, with rainfall totals reaching up to one inch in some areas.
According to the NWS, severe thunderstorms will be the main concern, with the potential for hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. The highest tornado risk is forecasted for areas in the Piedmont region, though an outbreak is not anticipated. The tornado outlook map indicates a 5-9% probability for tornadoes in parts of southwest Virginia, including Roanoke, Danville, and Lynchburg.
Residents are advised to remain weather-aware through Sunday and have a plan in place in case warnings are issued. Travel may be impacted due to heavy rainfall and gusty winds, and power outages are possible in storm-affected areas…