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

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 18 G 32 mph
Barometer 29.67 in (1003.9 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Saint Marys WV

Tornado Watch March 11, 04:48pm until March 11, 05:00pm
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Tornado Watch
  •  
    Tornado Watch March 11, 04:48pm until March 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 33 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 20 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 45. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Saint Marys WV
 39.38°N 81.23°W (Elev. 958 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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