Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Tornado Watch in effect from March 7, 01:25 PM EST until March 7, 08:00 PM EST

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	37%
Wind Speed	SW 13 G 25 mph
Barometer	29.82 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	7 Mar 2:53 pm EST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Pennsboro WV

Tornado Watch until March 7, 08:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until March 7, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Sat
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 79 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 52 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Sunday
High: 62 °F
Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 43 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 70 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 79. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 52. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 62. West wind around 7 mph.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 43. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Wednesday

Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.