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

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

French Creek WV

  • This Afternoon

    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.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and thunderstorms before 3am, then rain likely. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °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. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 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 3am, then rain likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 42. Northwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
French Creek WV
 38.84°N 80.27°W (Elev. 1900 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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