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Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible at Times Through Saturday as the Heat Continues

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the area at times through Saturday amid continued hot weather. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard, but a few instances of severe hail are also possible. In addition, heavy downpours could lead to localized flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed E 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Sep 11:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Williamstown WV

Heat Advisory September 4, 12:51am until September 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory September 4, 12:51am until September 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light north wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light north wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Williamstown WV
 39.4°N 81.46°W (Elev. 607 ft)
Last Update:
11:48 pm EDT Sep 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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