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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Tornado Watch until March 7, 08:00 PM EST

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

66°F

19°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	W 20 G 43 mph
Barometer	29.89 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Last update	7 Mar 3:53 pm EST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Macfarlan WV

Tornado Watch March 7, 04:25pm until March 7, 08:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch March 7, 04:25pm until March 7, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Sunday
High: 62 °F
Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 79. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 52. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 62. West wind around 7 mph.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 42. Light south wind.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

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 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.