Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Remain Possible Over the Next Few Days

Rounds of thunderstorms are expected across the area through Thursday, some of which could be severe with damaging winds. In addition, heavy downpours are likely within storms, which could result in additional instances of flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 12:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Powellton WV

Flood Watch August 12, 01:50am until August 14, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch August 12, 01:50am until August 14, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 66 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then isolated showers between 3am and 4am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 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: 83 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 68. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then isolated showers between 3am and 4am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west around 5 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.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Powellton WV
 38.08°N 81.34°W (Elev. 1444 ft)
1:18 am EDT Aug 12, 2026
1am EDT Aug 12, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2026
 
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