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Thunderstorm Warning for Roanoke | Roanoke News
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- Jul 6, 2026
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- 89
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Summary
A powerful thunderstorm is barreling through Roanoke and surrounding counties, moving east at 10 mph and expected to linger until 8 PM EDT. Brace for 40 mph wind gusts, frequent lightning, and heavy rain that could cause flooding and downed limbs. Stay indoors—lightning can strike up to 10 miles away. Drivers, slow down to avoid hydroplaning. Meanwhile, extreme heat continues, prompting libraries and centers to open as cooling stations. Track the storm live at weather.gov or roanoke.com/weather. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/62a4f2a6457b5cf7