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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 a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. 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 39%
Wind Speed SW 17 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Mar 4:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Dothan WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 54. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and noon. High near 61. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 54. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and noon. High near 61. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dothan WV
 37.98°N 81.21°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
Last Update:
4:52 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
 
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