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

78°F

26°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1007.4 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Mar 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Kilsyth WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 32. Southwest wind around 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °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 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 34. 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 19.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Kilsyth WV
 37.89°N 81.2°W (Elev. 2395 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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