May 17, 2024

FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 5 A.M. SATURDAY

 

Here’s the WSVA Exclusive AccuWeather forecast

Tonight: periods of heavy rain and a thunderstorm. Watch for flooding on streets and poor drainage areas.
Low 60. Winds southeast 4-8 mph.
Tomorrow: cloudy with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm. High 64. Winds northeast 4-8 mph.
Tomorrow night: cloudy with a little rain. Low 57. Winds north 4-8 mph.
Sunday: mostly cloudy with a touch of rain. High 70. Winds north-northeast 6-12 mph.
Monday: pleasant with times of clouds and sun. High 76. Winds light and variable.
Tuesday: mostly sunny and pleasant. High 78. Winds south 4-8 mph.

Area forecast discussion from the National Weather Service

An area of low pressure will approach from the south and west later
today bringing renewed chances for showers and thunderstorms.
Widespread rain and thunderstorm activity is expected Saturday into
Sunday as low pressure pushes towards the Carolina coast. Drier
conditions with a slight warming trend are expected Monday and
Tuesday as high pressure pushes back into the region. A potent cold
front looks to bring additional showers and thunderstorms to the
area by the middle of next week.

Sunset today 8:22 p.m.
Sunrise Saturday 6:01 a.m.