First Alert: Weather whiplash this week
- Record heat Wednesday
- Front brings scattered showers Thursday
- Gusty wind Friday
- Weekend sunshine & much colder air
Tuesday Evening/Overnight
We’ll continue to see pleasant conditions this evening. Temperatures will fall into the 60s overnight.
Wednesday Heat
The heat will peak on Wednesday with highs well into the 80s and even lower 90s. This will be hot enough to set many new records.
Late-Week Changes
A cold front will push through Thursday, sparking the chance for some isolated to scattered showers. A stronger cold front pushes through Friday, bringing rain and some chilly air behind it for the weekend!
Big Weekend Changes
The second, more powerful cold front will usher in much cooler air this weekend.
In fact Saturday night could bring more widespread frost into our hometowns. Stay tuned!
***Drought Monitor Thursday 10/08 Update***
Our new drought monitor continues to reflect our dry pattern across the region. Some improvement was seen this week, with areas west of Roanoke breaking out of drought completely! However, southside continues to struggle from severe and extreme drought. We need more rain!
Fall Photo Contest
We want to see your photos! Starting this Thursday, send in you best fall-feel photos for a chance at your photo being selected as our Super 7 Day background for the week! Photos must be horizontal. Winners will be announced every Thursday on 7@4.
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