Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flooding Potential Returns This Afternoon and Evening

Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce damaging winds and hail, particularly with a line that moves southeast ahead of an advancing cold front. A tornado or two, as well as localized flash flooding, are also possible. There is a Slight to Enhanced Risk for Severe Storms, and a Slight Risk for Flash Flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Smoke

78°F

26°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1008.5 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 21 Jul 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington WV

Flood Watch July 21, 01:00pm until July 22, 02:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  High near 82. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 82. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington WV
 39.24°N 81.68°W (Elev. 620 ft)
10:19 am EDT Jul 21, 2026
11am EDT Jul 21, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 27, 2026
 
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