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Local Scout Leaders React to Vote Lifting Ban on Gay Scouts

Lynchburg, VA - Local Boy Scout leaders are speaking out about the decision reached by the national organization, to allow openly gay scout members.

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Update: Police ID Woman Found Dead Inside Lynchburg Home

Lynchburg, VA - Police say they found Amy Connely Hewett, 29, inside the home at 604 Perrymont Avenue in Lynchburg Thursday afternoon.

Agencies Gear Up for Busy Roads This Memorial Day Weekend

Lynchburg, VA- More people are opting to hit the road than take to the skies to get to their Memorial Day weekend destination this year. Because of high fees and ticket prices, AAA predicts most travelers will drive.

Stories From Families in Moore as They Recover From Tornado Video included

Moore, OK - People in Moore, Oklahoma got off to a rough start on day three into the recovery after the deadly tornado as severe thunderstorms rolled through the area.

Rolling Thunder Visits School & National D-Day Memorial Video included

Bedford, VA - About 500 motorcycles in Rolling Thunder are making the trip from California to Washington D.C. in the annual run for the wall.

Boy Scout Council Approves Plan to Accept Openly Gay Boys

The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts.


Pittsylvania Co. Sheriff Applying for Grant for School Safety Initiative Video included

Pittsylvania Co., VA - Supervisors in Pittsylvania County have voted to allow Sheriff Mike Taylor to apply for a federal grant to help get six new SROs in schools. It's all part of Taylor's School Safety Initiative.

Officials: No Charges Will Be Filed After Bus Monitor Assault Claims

Lynchburg, VA - The Lynchburg's Commonwealth's Attorney says a bus monitor accused of touching a boy inappropriately while tickling him did not do anything wrong.

Former Volleyball Coach in Salem Turns Himself In After Charges

Salem, VA - A former volunteer volleyball coach for Salem High School has now been charged with 17 counts of unlawfully videotaping someone under the age of 18.


Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County Up for Sale

Rockbridge Co., VA - Rockbridge County's Natural Bridge is up for sale.


Southside Hall of Fame Nominees Did Not Get Inducted Video included

Danville, VA -- Five more racing legends will now be in the NASCAR Hall of Fame; Tim Flock, Jack Ingram, Dale Jarrett, Maurice Petty and Fireball Roberts.

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Weather

Today's Forecast

Today's Forecast Image
  • 79°
  • 57°

Lingering showers and storms will continue to move out of the viewing area, and the severe weather threat has ended for the night. 

Once drier west winds kick in later on tonight, the humidity will begin to drop with temperatures falling into the upper 50s.

Friday is significantly less humid, but it will also be cooler with highs near 70. Morning clouds and a sprinkle in the mountains will give way to partly cloudy skies. Gusty breezes continue out of the Northwest at 10-20mph.

The weekend is partly to mostly sunny, dry, and pleasant with highs in the low 70s. Memorial Day Monday a few scattered showers are possible as a warm front lifts through the region, but the day does not look overly wet. Highs in the mid 70s.

Mid to late week brings a warmup, with highs returning to the 80s.

7-Day Forecast: Lynchburg

Thursday
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  • 79°
  • 57°

Scattered t-storms (60%)

Friday
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  • 70°
  • 42°

Breezy, cooler, less humid

Saturday
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  • 72°
  • 41°

Mostly sunny, cool

Sunday
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  • 73°
  • 49°

Sun and clouds

Monday
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  • 76°
  • 55°

Isolated showers (30%)

Tuesday
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  • 77°
  • 58°

Mostly cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 82°
  • 64°

Sun and clouds

Currently in Lynchburg as of

  • 62°(Feels like 62°)
  • Light Rain
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 29.88 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:02
  • Sunset: 20:26
  • Humidity: 96%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Roanoke

Thursday
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  • 78°
  • °

T-Storms

Friday
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  • 70°
  • 60°

Clear

Saturday
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  • 71°
  • 39°

Clear

Sunday
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  • 75°
  • 44°

Clear

Monday
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  • 77°
  • 48°

Cloudy

Tuesday
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  • 80°
  • 54°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 84°
  • 62°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Roanoke as of

  • 65°(Feels like 65°)
  • Cloudy
  • Wind: WNW @ 6 mph
  • Barometer: 29.91 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:05
  • Sunset: 20:29
  • Humidity: 81%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Danville

Thursday
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  • 80°
  • °

T-Storms

Friday
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  • 74°
  • 58°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
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  • 75°
  • 38°

Clear

Sunday
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  • 75°
  • 42°

Clear

Monday
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  • 79°
  • 47°

Cloudy

Tuesday
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  • 82°
  • 55°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 86°
  • 60°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Danville as of

  • 65°(Feels like 65°)
  • Light Rain
  • Wind: SW @ 6 mph
  • Barometer: 29.89 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:05
  • Sunset: 20:24
  • Humidity: 84%
  • UV Index: 8.00

7-Day Forecast: Virginia Tech Airport

Thursday
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  • 77°
  • °

T-Storms

Friday
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  • 63°
  • 55°

Clear

Saturday
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  • 68°
  • 35°

Clear

Sunday
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  • 71°
  • 40°

Clear

Monday
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  • 73°
  • 43°

Cloudy

Tuesday
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  • 79°
  • 53°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 83°
  • 57°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Blacksburg as of

  • 63°(Feels like 63°)
  • Cloudy
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 29.96 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:07
  • Sunset: 20:30
  • Humidity: 100%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Hot Springs

Thursday
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  • 69°
  • °

T-Storms

Friday
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  • 54°
  • 44°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
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  • 57°
  • 36°

Clear

Sunday
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  • 61°
  • 41°

Clear

Monday
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  • 64°
  • 45°

Cloudy

Tuesday
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  • 69°
  • 52°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 73°
  • 58°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Hot Springs as of

  • 55°(Feels like 52°)
  • Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: W @ 12 mph
  • Barometer: 29.99 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:03
  • Sunset: 20:30
  • Humidity: 94%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Farmville

Thursday
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  • 81°
  • °

T-Storms

Friday
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  • 72°
  • 61°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
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  • 74°
  • 40°

Clear

Sunday
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  • 75°
  • 43°

Clear

Monday
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  • 78°
  • 46°

Partly Cloudy

Tuesday
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  • 79°
  • 56°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 85°
  • 60°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Farmville as of

  • 66°(Feels like 66°)
  • Light Rain
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 29.83 in.
  • Sunrise: 05:59
  • Sunset: 20:22
  • Humidity: 83%
  • UV Index: 10.00

7-Day Forecast: Martinsville

Thursday
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  • 80°
  • °

T-Storms

Friday
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  • 74°
  • 57°

Partly Cloudy

Saturday
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  • 75°
  • 35°

Clear

Sunday
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  • 76°
  • 42°

Clear

Monday
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  • 81°
  • 44°

Cloudy

Tuesday
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  • 82°
  • 53°

Cloudy

Wednesday
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  • 87°
  • 59°

Partly Cloudy

Currently in Martinsville as of

  • 62°(Feels like 62°)
  • Cloudy
  • Wind: CM @ 0 mph
  • Barometer: 29.92 in.
  • Sunrise: 06:07
  • Sunset: 20:27
  • Humidity: 97%
  • UV Index: 7.00

Regional Conditions

Lynchburg
62°
Roanoke
65°
Danville
65°
Blacksburg
63°
Hot Springs
55°
Farmville
66°
Martinsville
62°

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