Charleston, West Virginia – Drivers across northwest West Virginia and nearby southeast Ohio could face water-covered roads before midnight as rounds of strong storms move in this evening.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a cold front crossing the region will increase storm coverage between late evening and early overnight hours, with the highest severe risk focused over southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia. Areas including Parkersburg, Huntington, and Clarksburg sit in a marginal to slight risk zone, while Charleston and Beckley face lower but still active storm chances.
Heavy downpours remain the primary concern. Training storms could lead to localized flash flooding, especially along low-lying roads near the Ohio River and along major routes like I-64, I-77, and U.S. 50. Brief damaging wind gusts and small hail are possible, though the overall severe threat remains limited.
Residents should avoid driving through flooded roadways, charge devices in case of isolated outages, and monitor alerts through the evening commute and overnight hours. Conditions are expected to ease toward early Friday as the front pushes east, but additional advisories may be issued if storms intensify.
