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 >

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35°NLon: 81.44°WElev: 860ft.

Fair

90°F

32°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 3 Sep 6:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Bens Run WV

Severe T-storm Watch until September 3, 10:00pm
Heat Advisory September 3, 08:38pm until September 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
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    Severe T-storm Watch until September 3, 10:00pm
    Heat Advisory September 3, 08:38pm until September 4, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °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 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Bens Run WV
 39.48°N 80.99°W (Elev. 778 ft)
8:03 pm EDT Sep 3, 2026
8pm EDT Sep 3, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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