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Heavy Rainfall and Flash Flood Threats Shift From Southern Plains to Lower Mississippi Valley; Elevated to Critical Fire Concerns Out West

Heavy to excessive rainfall with flash flood concerns will shift from the southern Plains into the Lower Mississippi Valley. Elevated to Critical Fire weather threats will linger through the weekend across the Great Basin and central Rockies. Finally, Major to Record river flooding will continue in portions of the Midwest and across parts of North and South Carolina this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.17 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 4:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Flat Top WV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 60 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 74 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 7 to 12 mph becoming southwest 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 70 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 58 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 67 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    T-storms then

    Low: 56 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday:

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night:

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. South wind 7 to 12 mph becoming southwest 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Tuesday Night
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Flat Top WV
 37.59°N 81.12°W (Elev. 3196 ft)
Last Update:
12:45 am EDT Sep 22, 2018
Forecast Valid:
5am EDT Sep 22, 2018-6pm EDT Sep 28, 2018
 
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