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Strong Storms Possible Today, with Flooding Concerns Through the Weekend

Rounds of showers and storms are expected today through Saturday night. Locally heavy rain could result in flash flooding, especially on Friday and Saturday. In addition, isolated strong storms are possible this afternoon and evening, with the threat being damaging winds. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pineville, Kee Field Airport (KI16)

Lat: 37.6°NLon: 81.56°WElev: 1785ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Jul 10:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Welch WV

Flood Watch July 9, 12:00pm until July 12, 08:00am
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Flood Watch

  • Today

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

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 82. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 81. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 82. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 66. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Welch WV
 37.43°N 81.59°W (Elev. 1906 ft)
Last Update:
9:19 am EDT Jul 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jul 9, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 15, 2026
 
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