Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Petersburg, Grant County Airport (KW99)

Lat: 38.98°NLon: 79.13°WElev: 961ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 10:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Purgitsville WV

  • Today

    Today: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 68 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers.  Low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Purgitsville WV
 39.28°N 79°W (Elev. 1257 ft)
10:29 am EDT Jun 16, 2025
10am EDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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