Many locations in Southwest and Southside Virginia will be in the 40s on Thursday and Friday mornings as wildfire smoke continues to waft through our air.
Weather
Atmospheric spin cycle repeating cool, damp weather
Stuck low-pressure systems are stymying the start of summerlike weather – but read to the end to find instructions for entering a summer heat prediction contest.
Coastal low may rain on Memorial Day weekend plans
Northwest flow from Canada has helped bring smoke from Alberta wildfires over Virginia and also spread cooler air to stymie the hot trend of early 2023.
Two tornadoes confirmed in Southwest Virginia
The twisters were in Lee County and Scott County.
Focus on Danville: Five factors that drive its weather
Occasional series focusing on weather at specific locations in Cardinal News territory begins today. Also, a look at Tuesday storms in the region and whether it will get hot anytime soon.
Wythe County author’s new book recalls tornado that obliterated town
Also, researchers uncover details of an 1834 tornado in Southside, and a look at just how cool our mid-spring has been historically.
Caught between a mountain snowstorm and a coastal tornado
While Virginia Beach suffered a destructive twister and eastern West Virginia saw May-defying snowfall, an “omega block” brought cool dampness to Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Long list of April tornado anniversaries gets no new additions
Washington County has twice suffered killer tornadoes during “Super Outbreaks.” Other notable April tornadoes have hit Roanoke, Bedford, Pulaski, Lynchburg and Danville.
2023 off to blazing warm start, but April about to take a chilly turn
Thursday and Friday will feel summerlike, but there could be snow showers in the mountains on Sunday morning and widespread frost early next week.
Tales of a splitting supercell and a snowless snowfall contest
Yes, someone did win the contest. Turning to spring, last week brought rotating thunderstorms to southern Virginia.