Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. Please keep updated on the latest 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.

Light Rain

78°F

26°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SW 20 G 32 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 7 Mar 1:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Beckley WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Low around 54. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm.  High near 62. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Low around 54. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm. High near 62. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
Beckley WV
 37.77°N 81.18°W (Elev. 2392 ft)
1:27 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
2pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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