Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	30.30 in (1022.4 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	7 Aug 8:51 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Ghent WV

Today
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming southwest 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.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.