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

71°F

22°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Sep 5:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Lochgelly WV

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  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 chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Lochgelly WV
 38.04°N 81.09°W (Elev. 1801 ft)
5:37 am EDT Sep 4, 2026
6am EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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