West Virginia wakes up to wet pavement, mist clinging to the hills, and steady rain falling across Charleston as of mid-morning. Showers are intensifying at times, and water is pooling along I-64 and Route 119. Drivers need extra braking distance now as visibility drops below a mile in spots.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, rain chances hold at 100% through this evening, with new rainfall totals between one-half and three-quarters of an inch. A Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms covers parts of the Southeast today, and while the strongest cells stay south, gusty downpours could still sweep into southern West Virginia by afternoon. Localized runoff may develop in poor drainage areas.
Temperatures hover in the upper 30s to mid-40s through the day. Calm winds limit blowing rain, but fog thickens at times, especially along the Kanawha River and near Yeager Airport. Keep headlights on and avoid sudden lane changes. Wet roads combined with lingering winter grime increase stopping distance quickly.
Conditions improve by Tuesday as high pressure builds in. Skies clear, and highs climb into the lower 60s by midweek. That warming trend accelerates into President’s Day week, with readings running 10 to 20 degrees above normal across much of the central U.S. Spring vibes begin to show by late week.
Still, February can flip fast. When snowmelt refreezes after sunset, flash freezing can turn damp pavement icy in hours. Stay weather-aware and check for updates before heading out. Traveling today? Let us know what you’re seeing on the roads.
Five Day Outlook for Charleston, West Virginia:
Monday: Dense fog before 8 a.m., then partly sunny, high near 55.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 63.
Wednesday: 30% chance of rain after 1 p.m., high near 65.
Thursday: 30% chance of rain, partly sunny, high near 68.
Friday: 40% chance of rain, partly sunny, high near 65.
