Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Afternoon and Evening

An approaching cold front will bring scattered strong to severe thunderstorms to our area later this afternoon and into the evening. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater are the primary hazard and could down trees or cause power outages. A few instances of marginally severe hail are also possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clarksburg, Clarksburg Benedum Airport (KCKB)

Lat: 39.3°NLon: 80.22°WElev: 1201ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 22 Aug 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Thornton WV

Severe T-storm Watch August 22, 04:54pm until August 22, 09:00pm
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch August 22, 04:54pm until August 22, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am.  Low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am. Low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Thornton WV
 39.34°N 79.91°W (Elev. 1506 ft)
2:34 pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 22, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 29, 2026
 
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