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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 12:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Walkersville WV

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

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of rain. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 34. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of rain. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 34. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 46. 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 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Walkersville WV
 38.84°N 80.53°W (Elev. 1214 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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