Flash Flooding and Strong Thunderstorms Remain Possible This Week

Rounds of showers and storms continue to be possible across the area this week. Some storms could be strong to severe, with the primary threat being damaging wind. Heavy downpours within storms could also result in flash flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect into Friday night. 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.

Fog/Mist

74°F

23°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 14 Aug 6:54 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Kanawha County

Today
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly this morning. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming west around 5 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Humid with lows around 70. North winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds, becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 100 in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 103 in the afternoon.
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.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 80 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.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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