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.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 13 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Napier WV

Tornado Watch March 11, 02:01pm until March 11, 05:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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    Tornado Watch March 11, 02:01pm until March 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 81 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 35. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 7am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 81. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 35. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Napier WV
 38.73°N 80.6°W (Elev. 948 ft)
1:23 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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