Charleston, WV — West Virginia residents will finally find relief from a week of oppressive heat as a welcome cool-down arrives just in time for Labor Day Weekend. Temperatures are set to tumble from the mid-90s into the more comfortable mid-80s by the time the weekend festivities begin.

Saturday serves as the primary focus for the transition, with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day. With a 60% chance of precipitation, travelers planning outdoor cookouts or heading out on I-64 should prepare for potential wet pavement and brief travel delays. While the morning may start with clouds, the atmosphere remains unsettled, so keep your rain gear handy if you are heading to local parades or community gatherings.

As we move into Sunday, the stormy pattern begins to break, offering a much brighter outlook for the remainder of the holiday. Meteorologists are tracking a shift to mostly sunny skies with a high near 86 degrees. It will be the perfect window for outdoor activities, though residents should remain aware of a slight chance of lingering morning rain showers before 2pm.

The Labor Day holiday itself looks to be the highlight of the three-day stretch. Expect mostly sunny conditions with a pleasant high of 88 degrees, providing ideal weather for final summer celebrations or last-minute road trips. Traffic along major routes should flow smoothly, but always check for localized congestion before heading to the airport or hitting the highway.

Whether you are hosting a backyard barbecue or planning a getaway, the shift away from the triple-digit heat index values seen earlier this week will make for a refreshing holiday experience. Are you heading out of town for the holiday? Tell us what conditions you are seeing in your neck of the woods.

Five-Day Forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny, 97/73
• Friday: Slight chance of storms, 95/72
• Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, 89/66
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, 86/65
• Monday: Mostly sunny, 88/66

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