The Roanoke region and Southside are the hardest hit by the ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in visit to Smith Mountain Lake.
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Right Now
72°
- Humidity: 84%
- Feels Like: 72°
- Heat Index: 72°
- Wind: 3 mph
- Wind Chill: 72°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:20:39 AM
- Sunset: 08:30:48 PM
- Dew Point: 67°
- Visibility: 8 mi
Today
Cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then skies turning partly cloudy late. A few storms may be severe. High 86F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
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2 AM
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2 AM
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Wind: SW @ 3 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 84%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 67°
3 AM
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3 AM
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Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 85%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 67°
4 AM
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4 mph
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4 AM
72°
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 85%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 67°
5 AM
71°
4 mph
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5 AM
71°
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 2% Chance
Humidity: 85%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 67°
6 AM
72°
4 mph
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6 AM
72°
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 83%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°
7 AM
71°
4 mph
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7 AM
71°
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 8% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°
8 AM
73°
5 mph
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8 AM
73°
Wind: SW @ 5 mph
Precip: 14% Chance
Humidity: 83%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 67°
9 AM
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6 mph
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9 AM
75°
Wind: SW @ 6 mph
Precip: 34% Chance
Humidity: 76%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 76°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 67°
10 AM
77°
8 mph
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10 AM
77°
Wind: WSW @ 8 mph
Precip: 41% Chance
Humidity: 74%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 80°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 7 mi
Dew Point: 68°
11 AM
77°
9 mph
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11 AM
77°
Wind: SW @ 9 mph
Precip: 33% Chance
Humidity: 78%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 81°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 69°
12 PM
79°
11 mph
15%
12 PM
79°
Wind: SW @ 11 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 73%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 84°
UV Index: 7 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
1 PM
80°
11 mph
15%
1 PM
80°
Wind: SW @ 11 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 71%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 85°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 70°
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- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
Appalachian Power is taking unprecedented steps to maintain the water level of Smith Mountain Lake as it continues to drop due to ongoing drought conditions.
- NORA SHELLY The Roanoke Times
A drought emergency declaration may be next if the situation continues, which would prompt mandatory restrictions of non-essential water use.
- BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin
The USDA expanded disaster assistance for Virginia farmers with emergency designations for spring freeze damage and drought, making producers in Southside Virginia eligible for low-interest federal loans to recover from a challenging growing season.
- RONG-GONG LIN II Los Angeles Times
Ocean temperatures hit record highs in June, fueling extreme weather like floods and storms. Scientists warn a strong El Niño is prolonging marine heat waves, threatening wildlife and coastal regions.
- DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch
It’s time for Virginians to cut back on how often they water lawns or wash their cars, as the state faces its worst drought since 1941, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
MONETA — Eastlake Community Church came together for a service of "healing and hope" Sunday following a tragic mass casualty event during the church's 20th anniversary celebration Friday.
- MELINA KHAN USA Today
A group of meteorologists is raining on "Miss Congeniality's" parade over the film's famous "perfect date" scene.
- BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin
A tornado touched down in Martinsville early Monday, causing concentrated damage along Fairy Street as a severe thunderstorm moved across the region.
- Associated Press
A massive snowstorm hit the northeast United States, forcing millions of people to stay home amid strong winds and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and school and business closures.
- Associated Press
A big winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, paralyzing air and road traffic while sending temperatures plunging.
- ISABELLA O'MALLEY Associated Press
Human-caused climate change intensified deadly rainfall in Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and other states in early April and made those storms more likely to occur, according to a group of scientists.