Charleston, WV –A reinforcing cold front is sweeping across West Virginia, prompting a statewide Freeze Warning through Tuesday night, with the coldest temperatures expected early Wednesday morning.
According to the US National Weather Service Charleston WV, widespread lows in the upper 20s to low 30s are expected tonight, dropping further into the low 20s Tuesday night. While the freeze will affect the entire state, the warning specifically targets areas where the growing season has already begun, threatening early vegetation and any outdoor plumbing systems not yet winterized.
High water levels remain a concern along parts of the Muskingum, Hocking, and Ohio Rivers, although flooding risks are expected to diminish by Tuesday. Light rain and drizzle will persist through Monday, with potential light snow in the higher elevations. Accumulation will remain minimal, but slippery conditions are possible overnight.
Residents across Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and surrounding areas should take precautions to protect plants and exposed outdoor infrastructure. Temperatures this low are several degrees below average for early April, signaling a late-season cold snap that may linger into midweek.
Officials advise checking local alerts and postponing planting until the freeze warning expires. Additional updates are expected as cold air continues to surge across the region.
