Charleston, West Virginia – A spring cold front will bring rain and possible thunderstorms across West Virginia Monday into Monday night, following a warm and mostly dry weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a few showers may pop up in the mountain regions late Saturday as temperatures climb into the low 80s in the mountains and mid-80s in the lowlands. Conditions turn more active by Monday, with widespread rainfall and potential thunderstorms, particularly from late morning through Monday night.
Drivers across the state should prepare for wet roads and reduced visibility during the evening commute. Temperatures will dip behind the front, with highs on Monday ranging from the mid-60s in the mountains to around 80°F in the lowlands. Tuesday brings drier skies, though lingering showers are possible in southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia. Highs will remain cooler, hovering in the upper 60s to low 70s.
Residents should monitor local alerts and charge devices ahead of Monday’s storms. The return of dry, mild conditions is expected by Wednesday, with highs rebounding into the 70s.
Additional watches or advisories may be issued as the front approaches late Sunday into Monday.