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

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1005.3 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 4:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

South Charleston WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 36. West wind 13 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 36. West wind 13 to 17 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 48. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
South Charleston WV
 38.33°N 81.71°W (Elev. 899 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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