Strong winds expected early Tuesday with increasing sun

Showers taper off overnight
Drying things out for Tuesday and Wednesday
More soaking rain Thursday and Friday

Showers taper off overnight with lows in the upper 40s and low 50s. We’ll notice those winds increasing from west to east overnight.

A High Wind Watch (Grayson and Carrol Counties) and a Wind Advisory (Counties in brow) are issued to be active at 8PM today and continue until 9AM Tuesday.

Gusty winds build in behind the rain tonight leading us to a windy night and windy start to the... — Gusty winds build in behind the rain tonight leading us to a windy night and windy start to the day Tuesday.(WDBJ7)

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY

Drier conditions push in for Tuesday and Wednesday until our next system moves in late Wednesday into Thursday. Expect highs in the 60s and 70s under a good deal of sunshine for both of these days.

Nice sunshine returns to the area Tuesday & Wednesday. — Nice sunshine returns to the area Tuesday & Wednesday.(WDBJ Weather)

THURSDAY

Rain showers are likely during the morning hours as a cold front pushes through the region. We may see some clearing into the afternoon before more rain moves in overnight Thursday into Friday. Highs will warm into the 60s and 70s.

FRIDAY

A much more powerful storm system will likely impact the region on Friday. At this time, widespread rainfall is likely as temperatures are too warm for wintry weather. Thunderstorms can’t be ruled out, and some may be on the stronger side. Right now, the best chance of severe weather will stay just south of the viewing area. Heavy rain is possible. Generally, widespread rainfall totals will be around 1-2 inches.

Tracking multiple late-week weather makers — Tracking multiple late-week weather makers(WDBJ Weather)

NEXT WEEKEND

Other than the chance of upslope mountain snow showers on Saturday (snow mainly impacting West Virginia), the weekend looks dry with near-seasonable temperatures. Highs will read in the upper 40s and low 50s. Lows will be in the low 30s for most.

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Slight Chance of Science has another podcast episode out! This one talks about how weather... — Slight Chance of Science has another podcast episode out! This one talks about how weather plays a role on K9's abilities.(WDBJ7)

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