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 isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Clarksburg, Clarksburg Benedum Airport (KCKB)

Lat: 39.3°NLon: 80.22°WElev: 1201ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Mar 1:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Thornton WV

Tornado Watch March 11, 02:04pm until March 11, 05:00pm
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Tornado Watch
  •  
    Tornado Watch March 11, 02:04pm until March 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 77 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 77. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Thornton WV
 39.39°N 79.91°W (Elev. 1348 ft)
1:23 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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