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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Petersburg, Grant County Airport (KW99)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 79.13°WElev: 961ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 29.76 in
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 3:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Petersburg WV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 7 to 12 mph becoming west 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 75 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 7 to 12 mph becoming west 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly after 8pm. Low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 69. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Petersburg WV
 39°N 79.13°W (Elev. 997 ft)
Last Update:
1:30 am EDT May 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT May 18, 2025-6pm EDT May 24, 2025
 
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