Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Petersburg, Grant County Airport (KW99)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 79.13°WElev: 961ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 12:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Riverton WV

Flood Watch June 17, 02:00pm until June 17, 10:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 85. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 85. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
Riverton WV
 38.74°N 79.43°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
12:19 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
1pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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