Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible Wednesday Afternoon into Wednesday Night

Unsettled weather develops Wednesday afternoon and evening in the form of strong to severe thunderstorms. Storms will be capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. The potential for severe thunderstorms is highest across southeast OH, northeast KY, and northwest WV, but could also occur in locations further southeast. Please stay weather aware and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 22 May 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Coal City WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am.  High near 74. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 11am. High near 74. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Coal City WV
 37.71°N 81.19°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
2:20 pm EDT May 22, 2024
2pm EDT May 22, 2024-6pm EDT May 28, 2024
 
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