Charleston, W.Va. – Residents across West Virginia should brace for heavy afternoon and evening downpours this weekend as thunderstorms move north with a cold front, raising the risk of flash flooding in low-lying areas. The National Weather Service in Charleston warns that locally excessive rainfall could cause rapid runoff Saturday and Sunday, especially in the Ohio Valley.
According to the agency, storms are not expected to be severe, but multiple rounds of rain may trigger flooding issues before the front clears the region late Sunday. Areas along the I-64 corridor, including Charleston and Huntington, are most at risk, while mountain valleys may see prolonged rain through Sunday evening.
Travelers should monitor road conditions closely, as heavy rain may quickly overwhelm drainage systems and create hazardous driving conditions. Emergency officials advise avoiding flooded roadways and planning for slower commutes during the heaviest downpours.
Once the front pushes through, a stretch of dry, cooler weather will settle in. Highs will stay in the 70s across the lowlands and 60s in the mountains, with overnight lows dropping into the 40s and 50s. Some higher mountain valleys could dip into the upper 30s by midweek—the first chill since spring.
More updates will be issued if rainfall totals rise or new flood advisories are needed.
Five Day Forecast for Charleston, WV
- Monday: Mostly sunny, highs 70s, lows in the 50s
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, highs 70s, lows in the 40s–50s
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, highs 70s, lows in the 40s–50s
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, highs 70s, lows in the 40s–50s
- Friday: Mostly sunny, highs near 70, lows in the 50s
