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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 isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. 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.

Partly Cloudy

69°F

21°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 10:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Beckley WV

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain showers and sleet. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Rain/Sleet

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow between 7am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 10 to 18 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain showers and sleet. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow between 7am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 10 to 18 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Beckley WV
 37.8°N 81.18°W (Elev. 2300 ft)
Last Update:
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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