Thanks for being with us. Im bill wadell. This bitter cold weather is affecting a lot of peoples plans this weekend. Heres a live look outside from atop our studios here in Roanoke County. The temps will continue to plummet the winds expected to kick up then some of us will see snow. Taylors here with us. This is one of those weekends where its a good idea to limit how much time youll be spending outside. Layers will be the key this weekend, bill. A wind chill advisory will go into effect in about an hour for most of the viewing area including roanoke. Wind chill values have already dropped near zero in hot springs, and are forecast to reach that mark in the lower elevations later tonight. Winds are howling out there in roanoke, wytheville, have to tonight. Well let you know how long the chill will stick around in just a few minutes. Alright taylor thanks. Well check back with you in about in Pulaski County a judge finds ashley white guilty of abuse and neglect. The Roanoke Times says
After that. The defense began its case. Wsls tens Bethany Teague was in court all day. And says white testified. And got emotional during her time on the stand. White said. She previously told noah not to play on the septic tank lid because she was afraid it would crack but said. She never inspected it herself. The defense also called a Health Department representative to the stand. He said a childproof lid is required for the type of septic tank that was in the familys yard. The Health Department representative said. The septic tank was the landlords responsibility. White also admitted to leaving noah and his little sister home alone when taking paul thomas to work. Thats because she said the kids were asleep. And she didnt want to disturb them. White also said she was on a medication at the time. To help her with her drug dependency. She says she voluntarily sought out treatment and counseling for the problem. Wsls tens Bethany Teague is still in court. And will bring us an update on
Blustery please bundle up with highs in the middle 20s. Sunday will see a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the midtoupper 20s. The winds should weaken late saturday night into sunday. Sunday night through tuesday we will be impacted by a dynamic and vigorous storm system. Because the storm appears to be moving in earlier, that means the storm will have a little more cold air to work with. So, we think the precipitation weather on the way. We want you to stay up to date on all the latest weather conditions. You can get immediate updates and alerts right on your phone. Just download the storm team ten weather app. And when were not on the air. You can find the most up to date information on our website. W sls dot com. And make sure to tune in to virginia today tomorrow morning. The mother of noah thomas now awaits sentencing tonight. This after a judge found her guilty on all three counts of white was charged following the death of her 5 yearold son last march. Investigators found him
Thats all for wsls. d the mountains, even with a few making it farther east beyond the blue ridge. That us later tonight, but through the evening we will still have the chance for some snow showers. A coating 2 is possible in the nrv and highlands even perhaps into the Higher Elevations of the Roanoke Valley, with a dusting possible in spots farther east. It was cold outside on friday, but at least the winds were not all that strong. However, they strengthen bigtime tonight. A wind chill advisory is in from nelson, amherst, bedford, franklin, and patrick counties and points west from 11 00pm tonight through sunday at 10 00am. Tonight mountain snow showers taper off late, skies clear after midnight. Cold turning windy with lows in the midtoupper teens. Wind chills will be below zero in the mountains. Saturday partly to mostly sunny blustery please bundle up with highs in the middle 20s. Sunday will see a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the midtoupper 20s. The winds should weaken lat