Charleston, West Virginia – After a stretch of dry, comfortable weather, West Virginia will see increasing storm chances beginning Wednesday as a cold front moves through the region. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to impact travel and outdoor plans through Thursday, particularly along and southwest of I-64.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, mostly clear skies will continue through Tuesday, with only a slight chance of isolated afternoon storms near the I-64 corridor. Rain chances rise significantly by midweek as a frontal system approaches, bringing widespread showers and storms Wednesday into Thursday. Daytime highs will stay seasonable — in the 70s across the mountains and low 80s in the lowlands — but elevated humidity and gusty winds may accompany the storms.
Localized flooding is not expected at this time, but residents in low-lying or poor-drainage areas should monitor conditions closely. Drivers should also be alert for wet roadways, especially during the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Drier, cooler air is expected to settle in by late Thursday night, setting up a more stable pattern heading into the weekend. Additional weather updates and any watches or warnings will be issued as conditions evolve.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance SW of I-64. High: 80°F, Low: 55°F
- Wednesday: Scattered showers and storms. High: 82°F, Low: 60°F
- Thursday: Showers and storms continue. High: 78°F, Low: 52°F
- Friday: Clearing skies, cooler and dry. High: 76°F, Low: 50°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and mild. High: 78°F, Low: 52°F
