Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.78 in (1007.6 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 11 Mar 1:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Nitro WV

Tornado Watch March 11, 02:30pm until March 11, 05:00pm
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Tornado Watch
  •  
    Tornado Watch March 11, 02:30pm until March 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 35. West wind 11 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 35. West wind 11 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Nitro WV
 38.41°N 81.84°W (Elev. 738 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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