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.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 10:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Gilmer 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

  • Today

    High: 78 °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 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 59 °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

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 9 to 11 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 4am, then a chance of rain. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 34. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 34 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 69.
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 21.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Gilmer WV
 38.9°N 80.69°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
11am EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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