ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — It will be a chilly start to Wednesday, but slightly milder afternoon temperatures are expected across Southwest and Central Virginia.

Wednesday morning temperatures will start in the 30s and lower 40s. Overall, skies will be variably cloudy with afternoon highs in the middle 60s and lower 70s. A few spotty showers cannot be ruled out during the afternoon, but a majority of the area will stay mostly dry.

More clouds will be overhead Thursday. Morning temperatures will start in the 40s with afternoon highs in the middle 60s and lower 70s. A storm system to our southwest will throw moisture in our direction.

Showers will begin to move in Thursday evening with more rain slated for Friday. Heavy rainfall is possible at times. Friday will be cooler with highs in the 50s and lower 60s.

The storm system will pull away from Southwest and Central Virginia Saturday. Hit-or-miss rain showers are possible, but it won’t be a washout. Highs will reach the 60s and lower 70s with variably cloudy skies overhead.

Another round of scattered rain showers is expected Sunday. Most of the wet weather should clear out early Monday morning. While the beginning of the upcoming week looks drier, it will be cooler and breezy. Winds will be brisk with afternoon highs in the upper 50s and 60s.