Strong, Gusty Winds Expected Across the Area Today

Strong, gusty winds are expected across the area today as a deep area of low pressure moves well north of the area. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected this afternoon across much of the area, with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible across the northern lowlands and mountains. This could result in some tree damage and power outages across the area. Read More >

Current conditions at

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Light Rain and Breezy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed SW 22 G 46 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 13 Mar 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Dorothy WV

Wind Advisory March 13, 02:05pm until March 13, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 13, 02:05pm until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy.

    Low: 49 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow likely.  High near 65. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 65 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 6 to 14 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Southeast wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Breezy.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 65. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dorothy WV
 37.98°N 81.5°W (Elev. 2139 ft)
1:47 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
2pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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