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 a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. 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

83°F

28°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1010.3 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 7 Mar 3:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Charleston, Yeager Airport WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 56. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 10am.  High near 66. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Clear then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 56. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 10am. High near 66. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 44. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Charleston, Yeager Airport WV
 38.42°N 81.67°W (Elev. 656 ft)
4:07 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
4pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
 
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