Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible at Times Through Saturday as the Heat Continues

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the area at times through Saturday amid continued hot weather. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard, but a few instances of severe hail are also possible. In addition, heavy downpours could lead to localized flash flooding. Please keep updated on the 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.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Sep 2:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Glen Jean WV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light northwest wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light northwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Glen Jean WV
 37.96°N 81.21°W (Elev. 2224 ft)
2:34 am EDT Sep 4, 2026
3am EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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