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

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.66 in (1003.6 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 4:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Big Bend WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Big Bend WV
 38.96°N 81.17°W (Elev. 994 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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