Strong Storms Possible Today, with Flooding Concerns Through the Weekend

Rounds of showers and storms are expected today through Saturday night. Locally heavy rain could result in flash flooding, especially on Friday and Saturday. In addition, isolated strong storms are possible this afternoon and evening, with the threat being damaging winds. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Parkersburg, Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)

Lat: 39.35° N Lon: 81.44° W Elev: 860 ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 9 Jul 7:53 pm EDT
Detailed forecast for

Ritchie County

Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms this evening. A chance of showers. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall this evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Friday Night
Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Saturday
A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid with highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Monday Night Through Wednesday
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night And Thursday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the upper 80s.



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