Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding are Possible Today Across Much of the Area

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in advance of a slow-moving cold front, with the primary hazard being damaging winds. An isolated tornado or two could also occur. In addition, heavy downpours from slow-moving and/or training storms could result in flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from August 2, 10:00 AM EDT until August 3, 12:00 AM EDT

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	29.74 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	2 Aug 7:53 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Petroleum WV

Flood Watch August 2, 10:00am until August 3, 12:00am

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Flood Watch

Today
High: 82 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 67 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 82. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light north wind.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.