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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Rain and Breezy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 24 G 37 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Mar 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Harper WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then rain showers, possibly mixed with sleet. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Rain/Sleet

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly 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

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then rain showers, possibly mixed with sleet. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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 44. 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 32.
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Point Forecast:
Harper WV
 37.8°N 81.23°W (Elev. 2493 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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