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 >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Rain and Windy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SW 28 G 44 mph
Barometer 29.82 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 13 Mar 3:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairdale WV

Wind Advisory March 13, 04:53pm until March 13, 08:00pm
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    Wind Advisory March 13, 04:53pm until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Light northwest wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Light northwest wind.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairdale WV
 37.79°N 81.41°W (Elev. 1982 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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