Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
542
FNUS51 KRLX 201848
FWFRLX
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Charleston WV
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Other than isolated showers and storms through late this evening,
drier weather will take hold across the area overnight, with areas
of fog developing towards morning.
A disturbance could provide additional showers and thunderstorms on
Friday for some areas, mainly across the mountains.
A cold front will then move through on Saturday and Saturday night,
with additional storms possible. Some of these storms could be
severe on Saturday.
KYZ101-210800-
Greenup-
Including the cities of Flatwoods, Russell, and Raceland
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 20 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 20 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 63 83 62 84
Max/Min RH % 100 65 100 56
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.03 0.07 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 10 AM 2 PM
Precip end 9 PM 6 PM 6 PM
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4350 5140
Transport wnd (mph) NE 7 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 33930 25460
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 11 POOR 2 VERY POOR 16 GEN POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 39 FAIR VERY POOR 31 FAIR
Max LVORI early 9 10 8 10
Max LVORI late 10 3 10 2
Remarks...None.
$$
KYZ102-210800-
Carter-
Including the cities of Grayson, Grayson Lake State Park,
Carter Caves State Park, and Olive Hill
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Mclear
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 20 20 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 20 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 83 62 84
Max/Min RH % 100 65 100 55
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.02 0.05 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 10 AM 2 PM
Precip end 9 PM 6 PM 6 PM
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4320 5450
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 7
Vent rate (kt-ft) 24350 32720
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 9 POOR 2 VERY POOR 19 GEN POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 30 FAIR VERY POOR 36 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 8 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 2
Remarks...None.
$$
KYZ103-210800-
Boyd-
Including the cities of Ashland and Cannonsburg
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 30 20 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 20 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 65 83 63 84
Max/Min RH % 100 66 100 55
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.07 0.05 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 11 AM 2 PM
Precip end 9 PM 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4340 5280
Transport wnd (mph) NE 7 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 26150 29020
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 14 GEN POOR 2 VERY POOR 15 GEN POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 37 FAIR VERY POOR 32 FAIR
Max LVORI early 9 10 8 10
Max LVORI late 10 3 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
KYZ105-210800-
Lawrence-
Including the cities of Louisa and Yatesville Lake State Park
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 20 30 0 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 30 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 65 83 63 84
Max/Min RH % 100 69 100 56
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.01 0.04 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1 0
Precip begin 6 PM 10 AM 2 PM
Precip end 9 PM 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4290 5530
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 21850 27850
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 13 GEN POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 30 FAIR VERY POOR 50 GEN GOOD
Max LVORI early 10 10 9 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
OHZ066-210800-
Perry-
Including the cities of New Lexington, Crooksville, and Somerset
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 30 0 0 70
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 0 0 50
Min/Max TEMP 60 79 60 78
Max/Min RH % 100 66 100 68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06
Precip duration 0 3
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3920 4890
Transport wnd (mph) NE 5 SW 7
Vent rate (kt-ft) 17470 29160
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 4 VERY POOR 9 POOR 2 VERY POOR 13 GEN POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 22 FAIR VERY POOR 27 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 9 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
OHZ067-210800-
Morgan-
Including the cities of McConnelsville and Stockport
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 30 0 0 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 0 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 60 80 60 79
Max/Min RH % 100 68 100 68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03
Precip duration 0 3
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3940 5100
Transport wnd (mph) NE 5 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 17310 24180
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 22 FAIR VERY POOR 28 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 9 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
OHZ075-210800-
Athens-
Including the city of Athens
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 20 0 0 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 0 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 61 81 61 80
Max/Min RH % 100 68 100 67
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02
Precip duration 0 3
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4230 4960
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 22940 23270
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 8 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 34 FAIR VERY POOR 23 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
OHZ076-210800-
Washington-
Including the cities of Marietta and Belpre
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type None None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 61 81 61 80
Max/Min RH % 100 68 100 66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01
Precip duration 1
Precip begin 2 PM
Precip end Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4050 5060
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 21310 20130
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 27 FAIR VERY POOR 22 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 9 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
OHZ083-210800-
Jackson OH-
Including the cities of Jackson, Wellston, and Oak Hill
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type None None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 62 82 61 82
Max/Min RH % 100 67 100 62
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01
Precip duration 1
Precip begin 2 PM
Precip end 6 PM
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4380 4990
Transport wnd (mph) E 9 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 37250 29920
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 21 FAIR 2 VERY POOR 13 GEN POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 47 GEN GOOD VERY POOR 26 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 3 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
OHZ084-210800-
Vinton-
Including the cities of McArthur and Hamden
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type None None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 61 81 61 81
Max/Min RH % 100 68 100 66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03
Precip duration 3
Precip begin 2 PM
Precip end 6 PM
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4340 4840
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 25340 24180
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 22 FAIR 2 VERY POOR 12 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 36 FAIR VERY POOR 25 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 3 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
OHZ085-210800-
Meigs-
Including the city of Pomeroy
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type None None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 0 0 0 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 0 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 63 81 62 81
Max/Min RH % 100 69 100 65
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01
Precip duration 1
Precip begin 2 PM
Precip end Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4180 5030
Transport wnd (mph) NE 8 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 29980 24370
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 11 POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 42 GEN GOOD VERY POOR 26 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
OHZ086-210800-
Gallia-
Including the city of Gallipolis
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms None None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 0 0 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 0 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 63 82 62 83
Max/Min RH % 100 70 100 62
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4430 5130
Transport wnd (mph) NE 8 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 34150 25090
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 11 POOR 2 VERY POOR 12 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 49 GEN GOOD VERY POOR 28 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 9 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
OHZ087-210800-
Lawrence OH-
Including the cities of Ironton, Lake Vesuvius, and South Point
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 20 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 20 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 83 63 84
Max/Min RH % 100 68 100 60
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.04 0.06 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4400 5250
Transport wnd (mph) NE 8 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 35890 21000
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 12 POOR 2 VERY POOR 14 GEN POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 43 GEN GOOD VERY POOR 28 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 8 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
VAZ003-210800-
Dickenson-
Including the cities of Clintwood and Breaks Interstate Park
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms None
Chance precip (%) 40 70 50 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 50 0
Min/Max TEMP 63 82 61 83
Max/Min RH % 100 74 100 57
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.03 0.06 0.06 0.00
Precip duration 2 2 1
Precip begin 6 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip end Continuing Continuing 10 PM
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3600 5450
Transport wnd (mph) W 2 W 7
Vent rate (kt-ft) 10790 33710
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 4 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 8 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 13 GEN POOR VERY POOR 43 GEN GOOD
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
VAZ004-210800-
Buchanan-
Including the cities of Grundy, Hurley, Davenport, and Vansant
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms None
Chance precip (%) 40 60 50 0
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 50 0
Min/Max TEMP 64 83 62 84
Max/Min RH % 100 77 100 61
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.02 0.08 0.18 0.00
Precip duration 1 3 1
Precip begin 6 PM 6 AM Continuing
Precip end 1 AM Continuing 11 PM
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3940 5430
Transport wnd (mph) W 1 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 10810 29500
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 4 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 9 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 11 POOR 1 VERY POOR 38 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 6 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ005-210800-
Wayne-
Including the cities of Kenova, Ceredo, and Wayne
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 30 30 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 30 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 66 83 64 84
Max/Min RH % 100 72 100 60
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.02 0.07 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 11 AM 2 PM
Precip end 9 PM 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4300 5450
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 7
Vent rate (kt-ft) 23830 32500
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 9 POOR 2 VERY POOR 12 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 29 FAIR VERY POOR 32 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 9 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ006-210800-
Cabell-
Including the city of Huntington
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 30 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 30 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 65 83 64 84
Max/Min RH % 100 73 100 64
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.04 0.16 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM 2 PM
Precip end 9 PM 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4230 5270
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 23410 25820
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 11 POOR 2 VERY POOR 13 GEN POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 33 FAIR VERY POOR 30 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ007-210800-
Mason-
Including the cities of Point Pleasant and New Haven
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 20 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 20 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 82 63 83
Max/Min RH % 100 74 100 66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.03 0.06 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 0 1
Precip begin 6 PM 1 PM 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM 4 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4180 5220
Transport wnd (mph) E 8 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 30780 25160
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 4 VERY POOR 10 POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 37 FAIR VERY POOR 27 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ008-210800-
Jackson WV-
Including the cities of Ravenswood and Ripley
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 20 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 20 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 82 63 82
Max/Min RH % 100 75 100 66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 5
Precip amount 0.02 0.03 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 1 PM 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4010 5060
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 20050 26080
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 5 VERY POOR 9 POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 30 FAIR VERY POOR 26 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ009-210800-
Wood-
Including the cities of Parkersburg and Vienna
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type None Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 0 20 0 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 20 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 62 81 62 81
Max/Min RH % 100 72 100 67
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1
Precip begin 3 PM 2 PM
Precip end 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4030 4970
Transport wnd (mph) NE 7 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 23840 19690
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 4 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 33 FAIR VERY POOR 25 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ010-210800-
Pleasants-
Including the cities of St. Marys and Belmont
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type None Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 0 20 0 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 20 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 62 80 63 80
Max/Min RH % 100 71 100 67
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1
Precip begin 3 PM 2 PM
Precip end 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3770 4470
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 3
Vent rate (kt-ft) 22220 13230
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 4 VERY POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 26 FAIR VERY POOR 17 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ011-210800-
Tyler-
Including the cities of Paden City, Sistersville,
and Middlebourne
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mclear Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip type None Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 0 20 0 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 20 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 62 80 63 79
Max/Min RH % 100 73 100 70
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1
Precip begin 3 PM 2 PM
Precip end 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3560 4810
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 15680 21520
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 4 VERY POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 25 FAIR 1 VERY POOR 19 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ013-210800-
Lincoln-
Including the cities of Harts, Alum Creek, and Hamlin
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 30 30 20 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 30 20 20
Min/Max TEMP 66 83 65 84
Max/Min RH % 100 80 100 67
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.02 0.12 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 0 1
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 9 PM Continuing 8 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4210 5430
Transport wnd (mph) NE 5 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 21940 25260
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 12 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 22 FAIR VERY POOR 28 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ014-210800-
Putnam-
Including the cities of Teays Valley and Hurricane
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 60 30 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 30 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 65 83 64 83
Max/Min RH % 100 77 100 66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.08 0.09 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 2 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM 2 PM
Precip end 9 PM 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4180 5310
Transport wnd (mph) E 6 W 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 22880 21230
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 13 GEN POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 29 FAIR VERY POOR 28 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ015-210800-
Kanawha-
Including the cities of Charleston, South Charleston,
and Saint Albans
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 30 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 30 30 20
Min/Max TEMP 65 83 64 83
Max/Min RH % 100 78 100 66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1 0
Precip begin 6 PM 9 AM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 10 PM Continuing 10 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 4060 5400
Transport wnd (mph) NE 3 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 16860 24900
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 4 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 12 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 16 GEN POOR VERY POOR 35 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ016-210800-
Roane-
Including the city of Spencer
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 70 30 30 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 30 30 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 82 63 82
Max/Min RH % 100 76 100 66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.05 0.02 0.01 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM Continuing 9 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3980 5160
Transport wnd (mph) NE 3 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 20890 26320
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 5 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 8 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 18 GEN POOR VERY POOR 23 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ017-210800-
Wirt-
Including the city of Elizabeth
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 20 30 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 20 30 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 63 82 63 81
Max/Min RH % 100 74 100 68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 5
Precip amount 0.01 0.06 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3960 5200
Transport wnd (mph) NE 7 SW 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 22400 26810
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 4 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 32 FAIR VERY POOR 24 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ018-210800-
Calhoun-
Including the city of Grantsville
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 30 30 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 30 30 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 82 64 82
Max/Min RH % 100 77 100 68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.03 0.03 0.01 0.00
Precip duration 0 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM Continuing 9 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3850 5010
Transport wnd (mph) NE 5 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 20750 18430
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 4 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 19 GEN POOR VERY POOR 23 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ019-210800-
Ritchie-
Including the cities of Harrisville and Pennsboro
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type None Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 0 30 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 0 30 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 63 81 63 80
Max/Min RH % 100 74 100 68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 1 1
Precip begin 2 PM 2 PM
Precip end 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3920 4980
Transport wnd (mph) NE 6 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 22070 18130
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 27 FAIR VERY POOR 23 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ020-210800-
Doddridge-
Including the city of West Union
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms None Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 30 0 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 30 0 20
Min/Max TEMP 62 80 63 79
Max/Min RH % 100 78 100 71
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.01 0.08 0.00 0.00
Precip duration 0 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM 6 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3480 4710
Transport wnd (mph) NE 5 SW 3
Vent rate (kt-ft) 17390 17020
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 5 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 19 GEN POOR VERY POOR 20 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ024-210800-
Mingo-
Including the city of Williamson
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 30 30 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 30 30 20
Min/Max TEMP 65 82 64 83
Max/Min RH % 100 71 100 57
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1 0
Precip begin 6 PM 8 AM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 10 PM Continuing 10 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3890 5480
Transport wnd (mph) NE 2 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 11300 25880
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 4 VERY POOR 5 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 9 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 18 GEN POOR VERY POOR 43 GEN GOOD
Max LVORI early 9 10 9 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ025-210800-
Logan-
Including the cities of Logan, Chapmanville, and Man
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 40 40 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 40 40 20
Min/Max TEMP 65 80 63 81
Max/Min RH % 100 77 100 62
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.02 0.04 0.07 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1 0
Precip begin 6 PM 8 AM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 10 PM Continuing 11 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3760 5430
Transport wnd (mph) NE 2 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 13770 25420
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 16 GEN POOR VERY POOR 39 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ026-210800-
Boone-
Including the city of Madison
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 40 30 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 40 30 20
Min/Max TEMP 65 81 63 82
Max/Min RH % 100 82 100 68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.03 0.15 0.07 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 8 AM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 10 PM Continuing 11 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3750 5370
Transport wnd (mph) E 3 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 13080 25700
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 4 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 11 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 15 GEN POOR VERY POOR 35 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 6 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ027-210800-
Clay-
Including the city of Clay
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 80 50 40 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 40 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 82 64 81
Max/Min RH % 100 78 100 67
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.08 0.05 0.06 0.01
Precip duration 2 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 10 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip end 9 PM Continuing 11 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3750 4970
Transport wnd (mph) N 2 W 3
Vent rate (kt-ft) 10080 19530
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 9 POOR 1 VERY POOR 22 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ028-210800-
Braxton-
Including the cities of Sutton, Gassaway, and Burnsville
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 60 50 50 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 50 20
Min/Max TEMP 63 82 63 81
Max/Min RH % 100 75 100 66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.04 0.06 0.03 0.01
Precip duration 1 1 1 2
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM Continuing 6 AM
Precip end 9 PM Continuing 5 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3600 4610
Transport wnd (mph) N 2 W 2
Vent rate (kt-ft) 10590 13820
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 9 POOR VERY POOR 21 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ029-210800-
Gilmer-
Including the city of Glenville
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 40 30 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 40 30 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 82 64 81
Max/Min RH % 100 77 100 69
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.03 0.05 0.01 0.00
Precip duration 0 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 1 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM Continuing 9 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3730 4810
Transport wnd (mph) NE 5 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 18190 17450
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 4 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 18 GEN POOR VERY POOR 18 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ030-210800-
Lewis-
Including the city of Weston
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 40 40 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 40 40 20
Min/Max TEMP 62 81 63 80
Max/Min RH % 100 76 100 69
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.04 0.06 0.02 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1 2
Precip begin 6 PM 1 PM Continuing 6 AM
Precip end 10 PM Continuing 5 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3600 4520
Transport wnd (mph) NE 3 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 12730 16620
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 15 GEN POOR VERY POOR 17 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ031-210800-
Harrison-
Including the cities of Clarksburg and Bridgeport
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 40 30 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 40 30 20
Min/Max TEMP 61 80 62 79
Max/Min RH % 100 76 100 71
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.02 0.05 0.01 0.00
Precip duration 0 1 0 1
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM Continuing 1 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3490 4410
Transport wnd (mph) NE 5 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 15530 19620
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 12 POOR 2 VERY POOR 9 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 19 GEN POOR VERY POOR 20 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ032-210800-
Taylor-
Including the city of Grafton
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 60 50 30 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 30 20
Min/Max TEMP 61 79 62 78
Max/Min RH % 100 74 100 71
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.02 0.05 0.01 0.00
Precip duration 1 1 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 2 PM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 8 PM Continuing 1 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3640 4030
Transport wnd (mph) NE 3 SW 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 9910 17600
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 11 POOR 1 VERY POOR 9 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 15 GEN POOR 1 VERY POOR 17 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 9 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ033-210800-
McDowell-
Including the cities of Welch, Gary, and War
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 70 60 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 50 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 82 62 82
Max/Min RH % 100 70 100 58
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.01 0.13 0.10 0.00
Precip duration 1 3 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 7 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip end 10 PM Continuing 12 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3920 5280
Transport wnd (mph) S 2 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 14780 28950
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 5 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 10 POOR 1 VERY POOR 36 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ034-210800-
Wyoming-
Including the cities of Mullens, Oceana, and Pineville
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 70 60 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 50 20
Min/Max TEMP 64 81 62 81
Max/Min RH % 100 68 100 56
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.03 0.13 0.10 0.00
Precip duration 1 3 2 0
Precip begin 6 PM 7 AM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 6 AM Continuing 12 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3830 5130
Transport wnd (mph) SE 2 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 13860 28230
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 5 VERY POOR 5 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 9 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 10 POOR VERY POOR 35 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ039-210800-
Upshur-
Including the city of Buckhannon
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 60 60 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 50 20
Min/Max TEMP 61 80 61 79
Max/Min RH % 100 77 100 71
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.06 0.13 0.07 0.02
Precip duration 1 3 2 2
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip end 10 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3430 4180
Transport wnd (mph) N 2 W 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 10300 18600
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 10 POOR 1 VERY POOR 17 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ040-210800-
Barbour-
Including the cities of Philippi and Belington
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 60 60 40 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 40 40
Min/Max TEMP 61 79 62 78
Max/Min RH % 100 74 100 70
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.05 0.10 0.06 0.04
Precip duration 1 1 2 2
Precip begin 6 PM 1 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip end 9 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3350 4160
Transport wnd (mph) NE 2 SW 3
Vent rate (kt-ft) 10040 16730
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 10 POOR 1 VERY POOR 13 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 9 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ515-210800-
Northwest Raleigh-
Including the cities of Bradley, Prosperity, and Sophia
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 70 40 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 40 20
Min/Max TEMP 62 80 61 80
Max/Min RH % 100 74 100 64
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.01 0.10 0.06 0.00
Precip duration 1 3 1 0
Precip begin 6 PM 7 AM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 6 AM Continuing 12 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3270 4760
Transport wnd (mph) SE 2 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 12420 24590
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 5 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 10 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 10 POOR VERY POOR 32 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ516-210800-
Southeast Raleigh-
Including the city of Beckley
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 30 70 50 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 30 50 50 20
Min/Max TEMP 63 80 62 79
Max/Min RH % 100 72 100 62
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var W 5
Precip amount 0.01 0.07 0.05 0.00
Precip duration 1 3 2 0
Precip begin 6 PM 7 AM Continuing 2 PM
Precip end 6 AM Continuing 3 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3530 5270
Transport wnd (mph) SE 3 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 14040 29450
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 6 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 12 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 14 GEN POOR 1 VERY POOR 32 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 4 10 3
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ517-210800-
Northwest Fayette-
Including the cities of Oak Hill, Fayetteville, and Montgomery
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 60 40 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 40 20
Min/Max TEMP 62 79 61 79
Max/Min RH % 100 81 100 68
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.02 0.12 0.17 0.00
Precip duration 1 3 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 9 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip end 10 PM Continuing 11 PM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3290 4810
Transport wnd (mph) S 1 W 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 8720 23820
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 4 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 27 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ518-210800-
Southeast Fayette-
Including the city of Meadow Bridge
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 70 50 20
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 50 20
Min/Max TEMP 60 77 60 77
Max/Min RH % 100 80 100 69
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.01 0.08 0.04 0.00
Precip duration 1 2 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 8 AM Continuing 8 AM
Precip end 9 PM Continuing 4 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3160 4590
Transport wnd (mph) SE 3 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 10860 23600
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 5 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 11 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 12 POOR 1 VERY POOR 27 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ519-210800-
Northwest Nicholas-
Including the cities of Summersville, Craigsville,
and Birch River
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 70 60 50 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 50 30
Min/Max TEMP 61 78 60 78
Max/Min RH % 100 83 100 72
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.07 0.13 0.07 0.01
Precip duration 2 3 1 1
Precip begin 6 PM 10 AM Continuing 7 AM
Precip end 10 PM Continuing 4 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3350 4730
Transport wnd (mph) NW 1 W 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 8040 19210
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 17 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 6 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ520-210800-
Southeast Nicholas-
Including the city of Richwood
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 60 70 50 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 50 30
Min/Max TEMP 61 74 60 75
Max/Min RH % 100 85 100 76
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.04 0.14 0.10 0.03
Precip duration 1 2 2 2
Precip begin 6 PM 11 AM Continuing 7 AM
Precip end 10 PM Continuing 6 AM Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 2980 4030
Transport wnd (mph) S 2 W 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 8630 19420
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 9 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 11 POOR 1 VERY POOR 21 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 6 10 5
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ521-210800-
Northwest Webster-
Including the cities of Holly River State Park, Webster Springs,
and Cowen
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 70 60 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 50 40
Min/Max TEMP 60 78 60 77
Max/Min RH % 100 79 100 69
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.04 0.33 0.16 0.10
Precip duration 1 3 2 2
Precip begin 6 PM 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip end 9 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3220 4220
Transport wnd (mph) W 1 W 5
Vent rate (kt-ft) 6130 18400
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 2 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 4 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 17 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 6 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ522-210800-
Southeast Webster-
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 60 80 70 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 50 40
Min/Max TEMP 60 74 59 74
Max/Min RH % 100 83 100 75
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.04 0.24 0.11 0.04
Precip duration 1 3 3 2
Precip begin 6 PM 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip end 9 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3100 3920
Transport wnd (mph) S 3 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 8290 22550
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR 2 VERY POOR 8 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 12 POOR 2 VERY POOR 19 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 6 10 5
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ525-210800-
Northwest Randolph-
Including the city of Elkins
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 70 60 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 50 50
Min/Max TEMP 59 79 59 79
Max/Min RH % 100 70 100 66
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.05 0.17 0.15 0.09
Precip duration 1 3 3 2
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip end 10 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3210 4170
Transport wnd (mph) SE 1 W 3
Vent rate (kt-ft) 7220 22990
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 3 VERY POOR 3 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 7 POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 7 POOR 1 VERY POOR 15 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ526-210800-
Southeast Randolph-
Including the city of Harman
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 60 60 70 60
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 50 50
Min/Max TEMP 57 75 57 74
Max/Min RH % 100 78 100 72
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.05 0.14 0.13 0.11
Precip duration 1 3 4 2
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip end 10 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 3260 4230
Transport wnd (mph) S 3 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 12380 28790
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 4 VERY POOR 7 POOR 2 VERY POOR 8 POOR
ADI late 2 VERY POOR 11 POOR 2 VERY POOR 21 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 6 10 5
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ523-210800-
Northwest Pocahontas-
Including the city of Snowshoe
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 50 70 70 40
Chance of Thunder (%) 50 50 50 40
Min/Max TEMP 56 74 56 74
Max/Min RH % 100 78 100 69
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.03 0.10 0.14 0.07
Precip duration 1 2 3 2
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip end 9 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 2840 4990
Transport wnd (mph) S 5 W 6
Vent rate (kt-ft) 12780 31120
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 4 VERY POOR 8 POOR 2 VERY POOR 9 POOR
ADI late 2 VERY POOR 13 GEN POOR 2 VERY POOR 26 FAIR
Max LVORI early 10 9 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
WVZ524-210800-
Southeast Pocahontas-
Including the city of Marlinton
248 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Tonight Fri Fri Night Sat
Cloud cover Pcldy Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 40 60 70 30
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 50 50 20
Min/Max TEMP 59 78 59 79
Max/Min RH % 100 73 100 63
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip amount 0.01 0.14 0.18 0.01
Precip duration 0 2 5 2
Precip begin 6 PM 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip end 8 PM Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL) 2920 5620
Transport wnd (mph) SE 3 SW 2
Vent rate (kt-ft) 10090 30060
Dispersion VERY POOR VERY POOR
ADI early 5 VERY POOR 5 VERY POOR 1 VERY POOR 6 VERY POOR
ADI late 1 VERY POOR 11 POOR 1 VERY POOR 15 GEN POOR
Max LVORI early 9 10 10 10
Max LVORI late 10 5 10 4
Remarks...None.
$$
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
60s. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$