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Hot & Humid This Week!

A dangerous heat wave continues through at least Friday with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s in the lower elevations, with high humidity making it feel like over 105 degrees. Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect. Warm overnight lows in the 70s offer little relief. Stay hydrated, check on vulnerable neighbors, and limit outdoor activities during peak heat. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

88°F

31°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 1 Jul 11:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Helvetia WV

Heat Advisory July 1, 11:25am until July 3, 10:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory July 1, 11:25am until July 3, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Today

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Independence Day
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Helvetia WV
 38.7°N 80.2°W (Elev. 2490 ft)
Last Update:
9:18 am EDT Jul 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am EDT Jul 1, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 7, 2026
 
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