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.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1016.2 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Sep 12:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Beckley WV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °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 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
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.
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Point Forecast:
Beckley WV
 37.77°N 81.18°W (Elev. 2392 ft)
1:03 am EDT Sep 4, 2026
1am EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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