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 isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.71 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Mar 6:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 33. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, mainly after 2am.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 33. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2pm, then a chance of snow. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV
 38.74°N 80.4°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
7pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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