Kara Thompson

Good Tuesday! Mostly to partly sunny skies are expected for the day, with breezy southwest winds blowing through. Southwest and Central Virginia will experience a warm-up, with afternoon highs in the 70s and lower 80s. Spotty rain showers cannot be ruled out. #vawx

Rain is falling in Hot Springs, VA, this Monday morning. Most of the rain activity is occuring in the Highlands and into portions of the Roanoke Valley and New River Valley. #vawx

Good Monday! Mostly to partly cloudy skies are expected across much of Southwest and Central Virginia for the day. Warm southwest flow will help temperatures to reach the 60s and lower 70s during the afternoon. Spotty rain showers cannot be ruled out. #vawx

More sun is expected over the weekend, but it will be cooler. Each morning will start with lows in the 20s and 30s. Saturday will be sunny and breezy, with highs in the 40s/50s. Sunday afternoon will be slightly warmer. Temperatures will rise into the upper 50s/lower 60s. #vawx

A cold front will work its way through Southwest and Central Virginia this Friday. While some morning rain showers are possible in the Highlands, there is a greater chance of rain during the afternoon and evening. #vawx

Good Friday! A cold front will bring rain to Southwest and Central Virginia. The Highlands can expect some showers during the morning; however, the bulk of the rain will impact the area during the afternoon and evening. Highs will range from the mid-60s to the lower 80s. #vawx

It's time for WFXR Weather Trivia! Which insect can indicate air temperature? Think you know the answer 🤔 Make your guess by visiting WFXRtv.com/connect. I'll have the answer Friday on Good Day Virginia! #vawx

Good Thursday! A variable mix of sun and clouds is expected across Southwest and Central Virginia. It will be breezy and warmer, with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 60s and 70s. Although chances are low, spotty rain showers cannot be ruled out. #vawx

Good Wednesday! A variable mix of sun and clouds is expected over Southwest and Central Virginia. While the morning will start with chilly temperatures in the upper 20s and 30s, afternoon highs will be in the spring-like upper 50s and 60s. #vawx

Good Tuesday! A cool and quiet day is ahead. Mostly to partly sunny skies are expected across Southwest and Central Virginia. Morning temperatures will start in the cold 20s/30s, then rise into the upper 40s and lower/middle 50s by the afternoon. #vawx

On Monday, winds will increase behind a front. The combination of blustery winds and low afternoon humidities will result in an increased fire danger in parts of Southwest and Central Virginia. Fires could easily ignite and rapidly spread. Outdoor burning is discouraged. #vawx

Good Monday! Showers will pass through Southwest and Central Virginia before 9 a.m. Expect inc. sunshine and blustery winds for the day. By mid-afternoon, temperatures will range from the 40s and lower 50s over the mountains to the 60s/lower 70s east of the Blue Ridge. #vawx

A line of rain has made it to the I-81 corridor this Monday morning. You may have to turn on the windshield wipers for the morning commute. The line will continue to move toward the east-southeast as the morning goes on. #vawx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued this Monday morning for portions of Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Botetourt, and Amherst counties. The main storm hazard is wind gusts up to 60 mph. This storm will weaken as it travels eastward. #vawx

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for portions of Greenbrier, Bath, and Alleghany counties until 5:15 a.m. Monday. Wind gusts up to 60 mph may occur. Timing on map. #vawx

To kick off the spring season, mostly dry and warm conditions are expected over the weekend in Southwest and Central Virginia. For Saturday, afternoon highs will be in the upper 60s and 70s. A few spots may hit the 80s for Sunday afternoon! #vawx

Astronomical spring will begin at 10:46 AM EDT. The vernal equinox will occur, where the sun's rays are directly over Earth's equator. Since the Earth will be tilted neither toward nor away from the sun, nearly equal amounts of day and night are expected globally. #vawx

It's time for WFXR Weather Trivia! What year will the spring equinox fall on March 21 across the mainland United States? Think you know the answer 🤔 Make your guess by visiting WFXRtv.com/connect. I'll have the answer Friday on Good Day Virginia! #vawx

Good Thursday! Variably cloudy skies are expected across Southwest and Central Virginia. Morning temperatures will start in the cold 20s and 30s, before rising into the near-average 50s and lower 60s by the afternoon. #vawx

It's another chilly day in Southwest and Central Virginia. For Wednesday, afternoon highs will be in the cooler-than-average upper 30s and 40s. A warming trend will take place over the next few days. We could have more 60-degree temperatures by Friday. #vawx