West Virginia – Warm air is surging across the region right now, pushing temperatures toward 87°F and setting the stage for a sharp shift into stormy conditions by late Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, dry and sunny skies will hold through today with light winds, but instability builds quickly by late day Friday. Showers and thunderstorms begin developing after 5 p.m., with a 40% chance of rain and gusts up to 22 mph.
Charleston and surrounding Kanawha County will feel that shift first. Roads like I-64 and I-77 could turn slick during the evening commute Friday. Keep devices charged and allow extra travel time as visibility drops in heavier downpours.
Storm chances increase again Saturday, especially after 2 p.m., when scattered showers develop in the heat of the day. Conditions worsen by Saturday night, when rain coverage reaches near certainty. Wet pavement and reduced visibility will impact late-night travel. If you’re heading out, plan ahead and avoid unnecessary driving after dark.
By Sunday, cooler air pushes in. Showers linger into early afternoon before tapering off. Temperatures fall sharply into the low 60s, then down to 38°F Sunday night. That opens the door for slick spots early next week if surfaces refreeze in colder valleys.
Looking ahead, calmer and drier conditions return Monday with sunshine and highs in the low 60s. More updates are expected as this active spring pattern continues. Traveling this weekend? Watch conditions closely and be ready for quick changes.
Five Day Outlook for Charleston, West Virginia:
Thursday: Sunny, high 87°F
Friday: 40% chance of storms after 5 p.m., high 84°F
Saturday: 50% chance of showers after 2 p.m., high 87°F
Sunday: 40% chance of showers early, high 62°F
Monday: Sunny, high 62°F
