ROANOKE, Va. – A bit of a chilly start Wednesday morning with clear skies remaining overhead. Warmer temperatures build in hour by hour as an early fall-feel returns this afternoon.
Forecast high temperatures return to the lower 70s for most, with a couple of areas along the Blue Ridge remaining in the 60s.
Along with the warmer temperatures will be gusty winds. Winds between 20 and 30 mph are present for much of the day.
It is also exceptionally dry out there. The combination of high winds and low humidity will create an elevated fire threat on Wednesday. A red flag warning is in place for Highland County and the Harrisonburg/Charlottesville area from 11 a.m. -6 p.m.
We are tracking another front later this week. Friday evening/night will bring light to moderate showers across the region. Some of them linger into the weekend.
Arctic air returns as the start of next week brings the coldest air of the season so far. A large dip in the jet stream aids in a surge of cold continental air from up north.
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