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Strong, Gusty Winds Expected Across the Area Today

Strong, gusty winds are expected across the area today as a deep area of low pressure moves well north of the area. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected this afternoon across much of the area, with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible across the northern lowlands and mountains. This could result in some tree damage and power outages across the area. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pineville, Kee Field Airport (KI16)

Lat: 37.6°NLon: 81.56°WElev: 1785ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Mar 9:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Welch WV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 7 to 17 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Light southwest wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 67 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 7 to 17 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 62. Light southwest wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
Welch WV
 37.43°N 81.59°W (Elev. 1906 ft)
Last Update:
8:13 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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