Strong Storms and Flash Flooding are Possible Later this Afternoon Through the Evening

Unsettled weather returns this afternoon through the evening with the potential for strong to isolated severe storms. Damaging winds and heavy downpours are the primary hazards, with a Flood Watch in effect from noon today until 1 AM Sunday morning given the potential for flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember - Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Sep 1:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sophia WV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers between 9am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 81. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers between 9am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sophia WV
 37.71°N 81.25°W (Elev. 2402 ft)
1:33 am EDT Sep 12, 2026
1am EDT Sep 12, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 18, 2026
 
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