Strong Storms and Flash Flooding are Possible Later this Afternoon Through the Evening

Unsettled weather returns this afternoon through the evening with the potential for strong to isolated severe storms. Damaging winds and heavy downpours are the primary hazards, with a Flood Watch in effect from noon today until 1 AM Sunday morning given the potential for flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember - Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 12 Sep 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Cowen WV

Flood Watch September 12, 12:00pm until September 13, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
Cowen WV
 38.42°N 80.56°W (Elev. 2300 ft)
9:35 am EDT Sep 12, 2026
11am EDT Sep 12, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 18, 2026
 
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