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Strong, Gusty Winds Expected Across the Area Today

Strong, gusty winds are expected across the area today as a deep area of low pressure moves well north of the area. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected this afternoon across much of the area, with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible across the northern lowlands and mountains. This could result in some tree damage and power outages, along with an elevated fire danger across the area today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Rain and Breezy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed SW 24 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 13 Mar 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Beckley WV

Wind Advisory March 13, 02:56pm until March 13, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 13, 02:56pm until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then snow. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 62 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then snow. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Beckley WV
 37.77°N 81.18°W (Elev. 2392 ft)
Last Update:
2:27 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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