Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding are Possible Across Much of the Area Today

Rounds of showers and storms are expected today in advance of a cold front. Severe storms are possible this afternoon/evening, with the primary hazard being damaging winds, although some hail and an isolated tornado are also possible. Flash flooding could also occur, with a Flood Watch in effect for much of the area today. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Today

Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Possible Today

Timing of Showers and Thunderstorms

Daily Weather Summary

The flood watch covers a majority of the forecast area minus Morgan and Perry counties in Ohio. 1-2"+ of rainfall is possible where repeated rounds of heavy showers and storms move over today. Some storms could be strong to severe this afternoon and evening containing damaging winds, some hail, or a brief tornado.

Have multiple ways to receive warnings today. Most of the area is in a slight risk for excessive rainfall(level 2/4) and severe weather(level 2/5). Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into the evening as a cold front moves through. Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will move across the area this morning. They will become more numerous this afternoon leading to instances of localized flash flooding. Some storms could be strong to severe this afternoon and evening as a cold front crosses. Activity will taper off later tonight, mostly after midnight, giving way to dense fog.

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).