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, along with an elevated fire danger across the area today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.73 in
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Mar 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Birch River WV

Wind Advisory March 13, 02:34pm until March 13, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 13, 02:34pm until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light east wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then snow.  High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 65 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Light east wind becoming southeast 6 to 11 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then snow. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Birch River WV
 38.49°N 80.66°W (Elev. 1414 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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