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.

Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 6:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Prince WV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 2am, then showers after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 10am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °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 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly after 2am.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 2am, then showers after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 10am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Prince WV
 37.85°N 81.06°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
6:58 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
7pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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