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

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38°NLon: 81.59°WElev: 981ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 11:54 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Charleston, Yeager Airport WV

Tornado Watch until March 11, 05:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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    Tornado Watch until March 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of rain. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 35. Southwest wind around 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of rain. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 35. Southwest wind around 14 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. South wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
Charleston, Yeager Airport WV
 38.37°N 81.59°W (Elev. 705 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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