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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

Buckhannon, Upshur County Regional Airport (KW22)

Lat: 39°NLon: 80.27°WElev: 1634ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	SW 16 G 26 mph
Barometer	29.83 in
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	11 Mar 1:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Buckhannon WV

This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 33 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Thursday
High: 43 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Partly
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 57 °F
Partly Sunny
then Partly
Sunny and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 53 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 33. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8am and 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.

Sunday Night

Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Rain and snow. High near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.