Strong, Gusty Winds Expected Across the Area Today

Strong, gusty winds are expected across the area today as a deep area of low pressure moves well north of the area. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected this afternoon across much of the area, with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible across the northern lowlands and mountains. This could result in some tree damage and power outages across the area. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 13 Mar 9:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charleston WV

Wind Advisory March 13, 10:00am until March 13, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 13, 10:00am until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, mainly after 8am.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 68 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
Rain, mainly after 8am. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
Charleston WV
 38.35°N 81.65°W (Elev. 801 ft)
8:13 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
10am EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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