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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

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 29.73 in (1005.8 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 3:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Parkersburg WV

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 82. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 82. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
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 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Parkersburg WV
 39.28°N 81.56°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
2:34 am EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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