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Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible at Times Through Saturday as the Heat Continues

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the area at times through Saturday amid continued hot weather. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard, but a few instances of severe hail are also possible. In addition, heavy downpours could lead to localized flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 4 Sep 12:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Dunbar WV

Heat Advisory September 4, 01:25am until September 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory September 4, 01:25am until September 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 111. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dunbar WV
 38.35°N 81.73°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
1:03 am EDT Sep 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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