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

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Craigsville WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain showers and sleet. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Rain/Sleet

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow between 7am and 2pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain showers and sleet. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 31. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then a slight chance of snow between 7am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Craigsville WV
 38.29°N 80.66°W (Elev. 2300 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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