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A Flood Watch is in Effect Until 1 PM Wednesday for Much of the Forecast Area

Rounds of rain today into Wednesday are expected to produce 0.75-2.00 inches of rainfall across portions of the region. This may result in flooding issues in some areas, especially in low-lying and flood-prone locations. Isolated flash flooding could also occur given more persistent/heavy rainfall. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and remember - Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

56°F

13°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.3 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 3 Mar 1:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Charleston WV

Flood Watch until March 4, 01:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until March 4, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Wed

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 64 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and thunderstorms before 3pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 66. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light south wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 64. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and thunderstorms before 3pm, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 66. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light south wind. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A chance of rain, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charleston WV
 38.35°N 81.62°W (Elev. 594 ft)
Last Update:
1:27 pm EST Mar 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Mar 3, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 9, 2026
 
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