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 a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. 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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Mar 4:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Elizabeth WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 52. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Light south wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 80 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 80. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 3am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 52. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. Light south wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Elizabeth WV
 39.01°N 81.33°W (Elev. 797 ft)
5:17 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
5pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
 
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