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Pinpoint Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 10 p.m.
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. for the lower Shenandoah Valley, Central Virginia, and Southside. Thunderstorms are forming ahead of a cold front in a hot and humid atmosphere where temperatures are in the 90s. The main threat from thunderstorms will be strong winds, though some storms […]
National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning in Shenandoah Valley, watch in Virginia cities, counties
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 4:15 p.m. At 3:31, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Stuarts Draft to near Cornwall, moving southeast at 65 mph. HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts SOURCE: Radar indicated. ...
Parsons Books BAE Contract to Upgrade Army Ammo Facility; Jon Moretta Quoted
Parsons has received a two-year, $15.4 million contract from BAE Systems to prepare preliminary designs for the modernization of the alternate nitrate ester manufacturing facility at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Virginia. BAE said Tuesday that Parsons will enhance safety, increase operational efficiencies and prioritize environmental improvements under the...
RAA emergency calls increase as extreme heat continues
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Multiple heat waves continue to sweep across central Virginia, making it difficult to be outside. “We have another heat advisory going into effect Wednesday,” said 12 On Your Side’s Meteorologist Megan Wise, “Heat index values back close to 109-110 degrees.”. These index values...
Actual State Fair of Virginia competitions: Perfect grilled cheese, duct tape design
Competition categories are open for both adults and youth, as well as 4-H and FFA. Competition guides for creative and culinary arts as well as horticulture and field crops were released today. “We’re excited about the diversity of all the competition categories, and we know our competitors enjoy the creative...
Giles awarded $200k grant to support reuse study for decommissioned Appalachian Power coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant
GILES COUNTY, Va. – The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Giles County a $200,000 grant. These funds are directed to support a reuse study for the decommissioned Appalachian Power (ApCo) coal-fired Glen Lyn Plant. The Glen Lyn plant, which opened in 1919, was one of the oldest...
Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 7/17 to 7/24.
We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. Want to know when the next City Council meeting takes place? Curious about what there’s to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.
Volunteers Needed for Disc Golf World Championships
The international disc golf competition will take place August 21-25 at New London Tech and Ivy Hills. Disc golf has surged in popularity in recent years, captivating enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds with its unique blend of athleticism, strategy, and accessibility. Originating from humble beginnings in the 1960s, often as a casual pastime among friends, disc golf has evolved into a global phenomenon with a rapidly growing community. One of the key draws is its simplicity: players aim to complete each hole in as few throws as possible, using specialized discs designed for distance, accuracy, and control.
A major pattern shift heads our way
After another afternoon of extremely warm temperatures and increased humidity, there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel. We initially though Roanoke had hit another high of 103° Tuesday afternoon, however, The National Weather Service has determined the sensors at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport were faulty today and they aren’t certain we got quite that hot. So far, the official reading for the high was 100°. Technicians are headed out to repair the sensors Wednesday and we’ll know more.
Restaurant Inspections July 2 -- July 8
According to the Central Virginia Health District website, twenty-four food establishment inspections were conducted from July 2 - July 8. Nineteen were typical inspections, one was a follow-up inspection and four were Other. Forty two percent of the typical inspections had 0 violations, making that mark on the high (favorable)...
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