Flooding in Patrick County caused extensive damage including washed-out roads, mudslides, and a collapsed bridge, prompting a local state of emergency as officials worked to manage the crisis and seek additional support.
Rocky Mount, VA
Right Now
74°
- Humidity: 82%
- Feels Like: 74°
- Heat Index: 74°
- Wind: 2 mph
- Wind Chill: 74°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 06:28:46 AM
- Sunset: 08:21:08 PM
- Dew Point: 68°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Partly cloudy. Low 69F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Low 69F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
A mix of clouds and sun with the chance of an isolated thunderstorm in the afternoon. High 87F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
2 AM
73°
3 mph
9%
2 AM
73°
Wind: SW @ 3 mph
Precip: 9% Chance
Humidity: 85%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
3 AM
72°
3 mph
4%
3 AM
72°
Wind: SW @ 3 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
4 AM
72°
3 mph
15%
4 AM
72°
Wind: SW @ 3 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 88%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
5 AM
71°
3 mph
15%
5 AM
71°
Wind: SW @ 3 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 90%
Wind Chill: 71°
Heat Index: 71°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
6 AM
70°
3 mph
15%
6 AM
70°
Wind: SW @ 3 mph
Precip: 15% Chance
Humidity: 89%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 9 mi
Dew Point: 67°
7 AM
70°
3 mph
16%
7 AM
70°
Wind: SW @ 3 mph
Precip: 16% Chance
Humidity: 92%
Wind Chill: 70°
Heat Index: 70°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 8 mi
Dew Point: 67°
8 AM
72°
4 mph
5%
8 AM
72°
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 5% Chance
Humidity: 87%
Wind Chill: 72°
Heat Index: 72°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 68°
9 AM
75°
4 mph
7%
9 AM
75°
Wind: SW @ 4 mph
Precip: 7% Chance
Humidity: 81%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 79°
UV Index: 2 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°
10 AM
78°
5 mph
5%
10 AM
78°
Wind: SW @ 5 mph
Precip: 5% Chance
Humidity: 73%
Wind Chill: 78°
Heat Index: 82°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°
11 AM
81°
5 mph
4%
11 AM
81°
Wind: SW @ 5 mph
Precip: 4% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 81°
Heat Index: 86°
UV Index: 6 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°
12 PM
84°
5 mph
3%
12 PM
84°
Wind: SW @ 5 mph
Precip: 3% Chance
Humidity: 63%
Wind Chill: 84°
Heat Index: 88°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°
1 PM
85°
6 mph
24%
1 PM
85°
Wind: SSW @ 6 mph
Precip: 24% Chance
Humidity: 60%
Wind Chill: 85°
Heat Index: 90°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 69°
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- BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin
Nearly seven years ago, Tim Service began transforming his Patrick County farm by planting a pollinator habitat and incorporating conservation practices with help from forestry and agricultural agencies, aiming to improve livestock forage and wildlife habitat across his land.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
The Roanoke region and Southside are the hardest hit by the ongoing drought, Gov. Abigail Spanberger said in visit to Smith Mountain Lake.
- 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.
- 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.