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Dangerous Heat and Humidity Continues

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Thursday and Friday

Heat Safety Tips

Daily Weather Summary

A heat advisory remains in effect through Friday evening. Heat index values up to are 103 expected. The high temperatures paired with oppressive humidity may cause heat-related illness. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Severe thunderstorms are possible on both Thursday and Friday ahead of a slowly approaching cold front from the north. The primary hazard is damaging winds, although some hail also remains possible. Localized flash flooding could occur on Friday given multiple rounds of storms. Drier weather, with more seasonable temperatures, looks to arrive by Sunday and continue through the remainder of the Labor Day Holiday weekend.

Protect yourself from heat and sun. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol. Beverages with electrolytes can also help protect against heat stress. Apply sunscreen, SPF 30 or higher, every two hours. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. Take regular breaks in the shade.

Daily climate information from each of the six climate sites in the NWS Charleston forecast area - Beckley, WV (KBKW); Charleston, WV (KCRW); Clarksburg, WV (KCKB); Elkins, WV (KEKN); Huntington, WV (KHTS); and Parkersburg, WV (KPKB).