Charleston, WV – Residents across West Virginia, southern Ohio, and eastern Kentucky should stay weather aware today as a line of showers and thunderstorms moves through the region ahead of a cold front.
According to the US National Weather Service Charleston, a few storms could become strong to severe, producing damaging winds and hail this afternoon and evening. The greatest risk window will be from 4 PM to 10 PM, though isolated storms could develop slightly earlier in western areas.
Forecasters say this setup could lead to localized power outages, downed tree limbs, and hazardous travel from brief heavy rain and gusty winds. The overall risk level is marginal (Level 1 of 5), but any storm that intensifies could pose a danger.
Residents are urged to secure outdoor objects, stay indoors during storms, and monitor weather alerts throughout the day. Lightning, even in non-severe storms, can be dangerous—remember: “When thunder roars, go indoors.”
