Patrick McKee WFXR

09/16/2025

Chances are increasing that a wave in the Atlantic will become our next tropical system. The National Hurricane Center has increased the probability of formation to 60% over the next 48 hours. If it becomes a tropical storm with winds over 39 mph, it will become Gabrielle.

09/16/2025

Much needed rain is on the way. Areas east of the Blue Ridge will see the most. Here's a look at the timing.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A damp and cool day is expected on Tuesday. An area of low pressure is along the coast, which will send moisture westward. Rain chances will increase over the next couple of d…

09/15/2025

09/15/2025

A few light and spotty showers have popped up across the region this afternoon, especially in the Mountain Empire. Rain chances will increase tonight and tomorrow, especially east of the Blue Ridge.

09/13/2025

Due to college football, we do not have a newscast tonight, so here is your weekend forecast.

09/12/2025

Very pleasant conditions are expected this evening. Under a mostly clear sky, temperatures will remain in the 70s.

09/12/2025

If you're heading out to a high school football game tonight, including our game of the week, conditions are looking great, with temperatures falling from the 70s into the 60s.

09/11/2025

While things remain calm here at home, there is one area we will have to watch in the tropics.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Clear conditions will continue in the west with clouds slowly breaking up in the east overnight. That will allow for additional sunshine to build in during the day on Thursday…

09/10/2025

Clouds in the east will begin breaking up this evening with clear conditions continuing in the west. Temperatures will remain pleasant through this evening.

09/10/2025

Temperatures will remain fall-like on Wednesday. The only real change is the increase in cloud cover. Find out if the clouds are expected to bring any rain.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Below-average temperatures will continue across southwest and central Virginia for the next couple of days, though a slight warming trend is expected, especially toward the we…