Sunday morning broke clear and cool, northwest wind at 6 mph keeping things crisp. The high lands near 64° today — sunny start to finish, the kind of May Sunday that asks you to get outside early. Tonight dips to 42° under partly cloudy skies, so leave a window cracked if you want that fresh air without the chill. Tomorrow's a different story: 75° by afternoon, then a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Get your outdoor plans done today.
The Taubman Museum is open noon to 5pm if you want air conditioning and contemporary art. The History Museum runs the same hours — their new exhibit on Roanoke's railway legacy is worth the $8 admission. Mill Mountain Theatre has a 2pm matinee of their spring musical, tickets still available at the box office. If you're staying close, the Center in the Square complex houses all three venues in one block, about a 7-minute walk from the flats.
The Roanoke River Greenway is the move today — flat, paved, shaded in sections, and you can start from the Wasena Bridge trailhead in under 10 minutes on foot. Head east toward Elmwood Park for 2 miles of easy walking, or go west toward the ballpark if you want a longer loop. Mill Mountain is another option: drive or bike up to the star, then hike the trails around the summit. Pack a layer — that northwest wind stays steady all afternoon.
Monday's warm-up to 75° will feel like summer before the storms arrive after 2pm. If you've got outdoor plans, move them to the morning — thunderstorms are possible through 8pm, then skies clear again. The greenway and mountain trails will be muddy by evening, so today's the day to use them. Check the radar before you commit to anything outside tomorrow afternoon.
RND Coffee is open downstairs at 7am if you need espresso before the greenway. A Few Old Goats opens at noon — their patio catches the midday sun, and the northwest wind keeps it comfortable. We'll have the courtyard chairs out all afternoon. Grab a beer after your walk, watch the light change on the buildings. Tomorrow's storms will close the patio early, so take advantage of today's clear skies while they last.