Flash Flooding and Strong Thunderstorms Remain Possible Over the Next Couple Days

Rounds of showers and storms are possible across the area into Friday. Some storms could be strong to severe, with the primary threat being damaging wind. In addition, heavy downpours are likely within storms, which could result in flash flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect into Friday. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charleston, Yeager Airport (KCRW)

Lat: 38.38° N Lon: 81.59° W Elev: 981 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 13 Aug 11:54 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Kanawha County

Today
Mostly sunny. Patchy fog this morning. A chance of showers this morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid with lows around 70. North winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday Night
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Humid with lows around 70. Northwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday Night And Sunday
Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 90. Heat index values up to 105.
Sunday Night And Monday
Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent. Heat index values up to 100.
Monday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.



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