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ALERT DAY: The risk for widespread severe weather is LOW. However, isolated storms may contain hail and intense wind should they turn severe this afternoon/evening.

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2PM SUNDAY: The severe weather threat has ended across our hometowns. Here's a look at what to expect for the rest of today.

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A late Saturday afternoon update on the strong to severe storms rolling through some of our hometowns.

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The storm over Pulaski Co. is meandering but dumped more than 1" South of Hogan Lake. Only one or two storms are possible into the evening.

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This is the last weekend for Splash Valley in Roanoke. Get your splash on from 10a-7p for $7. The weather looks great but you may need to dodge some storms, especially late in the weekend.

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Clouds aren't the only thing increasing Thursday. We'll also bring back a chance of pop-up storms. Here's a look at the timing.

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Stretch of 90s coming to an end later this week. Here's a look at the major pattern shift.

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A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is likely going to be issued for south-central Virginia for storms that are expected this evening. Stay Weather Aware between 5pm to 10pm for strong storms with gusty wind and heavy rain.

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Bring in the plants tonight! Temperatures likely drop well BELOW FREEZING for most areas. You'll also want to bundle up at the bus stop Tuesday morning.

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Afternoon Update: Expect a snowy, slippery start to the weekend. Snow is already falling in many areas this afternoon.

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NEW MODEL DATA: Both the European and American Models now agreeing on similar track, timing and trending upwards in terms of possible snowfall for the weekend. We're still very far out for specifics, but go over the possibilities today on WDBJ7.

[Brent Watts @wattsupbrent]

That wildfire smoke overhead will lead to more smoky sunrises and sunsets the next few nights. Here's the view from Riner (Montgomery Co.) Monday morning.

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Tractor trailer accident along I-81 at MM 176 northbound in Rockbridge is slowing traffic. Extreme rainfall likely causing even more of a backup. Expect delays!

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Slow-moving storms continue to dot the map this afternoon. A quick 1-2" in storms this afternoon could send water flowing into roads from poor drainage areas. Watch for ponding water on the commute home.

[Brent Watts @wattsupbrent]

Another day of 90s in Roanoke Friday. That makes day 24. One more week of them, and the entire month of July will been 90°+. A historical moment in weather history gets even more odd.

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A northern Virginia man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he threw two dogs off a fifth-floor balcony to their death. https://t.co/0EbDdMkhd6

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An associate of a former Senate aide to Joe Biden says the woman told her about her allegations of sexual assault against Biden in the 1990s. https://t.co/fpwrJup15S

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BREAKING: Two women found dead in an SUV in Smith Mountain Lake drowned, and the incident was an accident, according to the Roanoke Medical Examiner's Office. https://t.co/Hj6ip07Ndm

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SO NICE! Big parade today of people supporting the residents at Berkshire Rehabilitation in Vinton. Photos courtesy WDBJ7 viewer Charnika Elliott.

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SO MANY QUESTIONS in our community about #coronavirus. We're joining forces with local health experts for a special simulcast town hall. It will be Monday night at 7, and we need your questions! Please submit them VIA EMAIL here: https://t.co/7A9aVAthmN