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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 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 >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1007.2 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 6:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Glen Ferris WV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 35. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 35. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 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, mainly before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 2pm. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Glen Ferris WV
 38.16°N 81.19°W (Elev. 768 ft)
Last Update:
6:58 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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