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

Beckley, Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW)

Lat: 37.8°NLon: 81.12°WElev: 2503ft.

Mostly Cloudy

65°F

18°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 8:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Keslers Cross Lanes WV

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and sleet. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Sleet

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Calm wind.

    Low: 31 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and sleet. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain, snow, and sleet before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 44. 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 33.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Keslers Cross Lanes WV
 38.24°N 80.87°W (Elev. 1742 ft)
8:22 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
9am EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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