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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Rain and Breezy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	SW 24 G 37 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	11 Mar 1:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Ansted WV

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Thursday
High: 45 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 60 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 57 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 7am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.