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 across the area. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sutton, Braxton County Airport (K48I)

Lat: 38.69°NLon: 80.65°WElev: 1270ft.

Overcast

53°F

12°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed SW 8 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 13 Mar 12:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV

Wind Advisory March 13, 12:22pm until March 13, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 13, 12:22pm until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Light west wind.

    High: 53 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 67 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Light west wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
Rain. High near 67. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Kanawha Head WV
 38.74°N 80.4°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
8:13 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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