As summer temperatures soar and electric bills climb, Roanoke families may find it harder than ever to stay cool. The city’s Cooling Assistance Program is offering less money this year—just as more people are applying for help.

Cooler temperatures and partly cloudy skies as we head into the weekend.

Temperatures warm into the 70s and 80s Thursday afternoon with partly cloudy skies overhead.

High wind warnings and advisories are up

High wind warnings and advisories are up

The temperature roller coaster continues as we head into the weekend!

A sneak peek at spring weather continues.

Close to 70° this afternoon!

Getting close to 80 degrees...

Temperatures approach the 80s for some the next couple of days

Halloween could feature temperatures near 80 degrees...

Cloud cover fades through the day as temperatures gently warm up

Another late Summer-like afternoon, but cooler temps are on the way!

Another late Summer-like afternoon, but cooler temps are on the way!

Cool mornings and seasonable afternoons this week.

Temperatures look to return to the 80s today before a weekend cool down.

Fall-like air continues across the region as astronomical fall begins in 17 days.

Pumpkin spice and sweater weather is here!

Summer is back! This means hot and humid air returns for the next several days with an increasing chances for showers and storms.

Summer is back! This means hot and humid air returns for the next several days with an increasing chances for showers and storms.

Why have we been so cool the past couple of mornings? Well, there are a couple of reasons, but one is radiational cooling!

The community is stepping up to make sure people stay safe in this heat. Belmont Presbyterian Church in Roanoke is operating a cooling station, providing air conditioning, water and popsicles for people in need.

Severe weather is more limited than it was on Saturday

Storms are less severe, but flooding is more likely

Storms take a break until Monday

Storms take a break until Monday