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04/07/2025

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 68. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

04/06/2025

Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

03/22/2025

Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76 years old.

03/22/2025

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Blacksburg VA
352 AM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025
..DANGEROUS FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY...

Gusty winds combined with low relative humidity and dry fuels
will result in dangerously adverse fire behavior through this
evening.

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352 AM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025
..RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
THE FOOTHILLS OF NORTHWEST NORTH CAROLINA...

* AFFECTED AREA...In North Carolina, Fire Weather Zone 003
Surry, Fire Weather Zone 004 Stokes, Fire Weather Zone 005
Rockingham, Fire Weather Zone 006 Caswell, Fire Weather Zone
019 Wilkes and Fire Weather Zone 020 Yadkin.

* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

03/22/2025

Today: Sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

03/17/2025

Tornado Watch
Severity: Extreme
Extraordinary threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
7:40 PM (EDT), March 16
Description
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 56 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA

CASWELL ROCKINGHAM

IN VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA

APPOMATTOX BUCKINGHAM CAMPBELL

IN SOUTH CENTRAL VIRGINIA

CHARLOTTE CITY OF DANVILLE HALIFAX PITTSYLVANIA
Action Recommended
Monitor the situation and take precautions if necessary.
Urgency
Take action in the near future.
Affected Area
Rockingham
Issued By
National Weather Service

03/16/2025

Wind Advisory
for Rockingham County

Issued by National Weather Service
Roanoke/Blacksburg, VA
5:52 AM EDT Sun, Mar 16, 2025
..WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...In North Carolina, Caswell and Rockingham Counties. In Virginia, Appomattox, Buckingham, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Henry, and Pittsylvania Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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03/08/2025

Special Weather Statement
Severity: Moderate
Possible threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
8:24 AM (EST), March 8
Description
Dry fine fuels, wind gusts up to 25 mph, and low afternoon relative humidity below 30 percent will result in an increased risk of adverse fire behavior across northwestern North Carolina this afternoon.

People are urged to avoid outdoor burning through this evening. If you must burn, use extreme caution since fires can grow quickly and become dangerous in these conditions. Ensure that fire suppression equipment is readily available. Properly extinguish and dispose of any smoking materials.
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity as instructed in the Description.
Urgency
Take action within next hour.
Affected Area
Rockingham
Issued By
National Weather Service

03/05/2025

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity: Severe
Significant threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
8:39 AM (EST), March 5
Description
SVRRNK

The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

Eastern Stokes County in north central North Carolina...

Rockingham County in north central North Carolina...

Northwestern Caswell County in north central North Carolina...

The west central City of Danville in south central Virginia...

Southwestern Pittsylvania County in south central Virginia...

The City of Martinsville in south central Virginia...

Henry County in south central Virginia...

Southeastern Patrick County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 945 AM EST.

* At 839 AM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Walnut Cove, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...

Danville...

Eden...

Reidsville...

Martinsville...

Wentworth...

Mayodan...

and Madison.

This includes The following Locations The Martinsville Speedway and Martinsville Airport.
Action Recommended
Take shelter in place.
Urgency
Take action immediately.
Affected Area
Caswell, NC; Rockingham, NC; Stokes, NC; Henry, VA; Patrick, VA; Pittsylvania, VA; City of Danville, VA; City of Martinsville, VA
Issued By
National Weather Service

03/05/2025

Tornado Watch
Severity: Extreme
Extraordinary threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
7:48 AM (EST), March 5
Description
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 26 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NORTH CAROLINA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTH CENTRAL NORTH CAROLINA

CASWELL ROCKINGHAM STOKES
Action Recommended
Monitor the situation and take precautions if necessary.
Urgency
Take action in the near future.
Affected Area
Rockingham
Issued By
National Weather Service

03/05/2025

Today: Showers and thunderstorms before noon, then scattered showers. High near 66. Southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

02/26/2025

02/22/2025

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 20. Light north wind.

02/20/2025

Today: Light snow then mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

02/20/2025

Today: A chance of snow showers between 9am and 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. Light north wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

02/20/2025

Winter Weather Advisory
Severity: Moderate
Possible threat to life or property
Weather Event Onset
1:58 AM (EST), February 20
Description
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of north central North Carolina and central and south central Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity as instructed in the Description.
Urgency
Take action within next hour.
Affected Area
Rockingham
Issued By
National Weather Service

02/19/2025

Tonight: A slight chance of snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 21. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

02/19/2025

Rockingham County Schools
Remote Learning Only | RCS childcare closed and all school activities cancelled