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Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cumberland, Greater Cumberland Regional Airport (KCBE)

Lat: 39.62°NLon: 78.76°WElev: 774ft.

Fair

59°F

15°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 5:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Shanks WV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: 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. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday
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. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 82. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Shanks WV
 39.26°N 78.72°W (Elev. 1949 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 am EDT Aug 4, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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