Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible at Times Through Saturday as the Heat Continues

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the area at times through Saturday amid continued hot weather. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard, but a few instances of severe hail are also possible. In addition, heavy downpours could lead to localized flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 4 Sep 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Princewick WV

Severe T-storm Watch until September 4, 09:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch until September 4, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 89 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
Princewick WV
 37.67°N 81.25°W (Elev. 2241 ft)
2:19 pm EDT Sep 4, 2026
3pm EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 11, 2026
 
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