Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Afternoon and Evening

An approaching cold front will bring scattered strong to severe thunderstorms to our area later this afternoon and into the evening. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater are the primary hazard and could down trees or cause power outages. A few instances of marginally severe hail are also possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

79°F

26°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 22 Aug 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ghent WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Low around 60. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 60. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ghent WV
 37.61°N 81.12°W (Elev. 2963 ft)
5:05 pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 22, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 29, 2026
 
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