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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.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Parkersburg, Wood County Airport/Gill Robb Wilson WV

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

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 81. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

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

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 81. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Light east wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
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 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Parkersburg, Wood County Airport/Gill Robb Wilson WV
 39.33°N 81.44°W (Elev. 801 ft)
Last Update:
7:48 am EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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