Charleston, West Virginia – Heavy thunderstorms could disrupt travel and bring isolated flash flooding across northeast West Virginia this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and lightning posing the greatest threats.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a cold front moving through the region is sparking a marginal risk for severe weather, primarily in the northeastern counties including Elkins, Snowshoe, and Clarksburg. The highest concern lies east of the Ohio River, where excessive rainfall could cause localized flash flooding.
Isolated storms may produce wind gusts over 60 mph and small hail. The greatest impacts are expected from 3 p.m. through late evening, especially in mountainous areas where terrain could worsen runoff. Charleston and Huntington may see pop-up storms, though the risk is higher closer to the I-79 corridor.
Drivers should avoid low-lying roads and be prepared for rapid water accumulation. Charge devices, secure outdoor items, and monitor local alerts through the night. Thursday brings an additional area-wide flood threat as the cold front stalls across the state.
Storms taper off Friday as cooler, drier air moves in for the weekend.
🌦️ Five-Day Forecast for West Virginia
- Today (Wed, July 30):
Mountains: Upper 70s–80s | Lowlands: Low to mid 90s
Scattered strong storms in the mountains; hot and humid in lowlands. - Thursday (July 31):
Mountains: Mid 70s–80s | Lowlands: Mid 80s–Low 90s
More storms likely as a cold front moves through. Flash flood potential. - Friday (Aug 1):
Mountains: Mid 60s–70s | Lowlands: Mid 70s–Low 80s
Cooler with lingering showers shifting southeast. - Saturday (Aug 2):
Mountains: Mid 60s–70s | Lowlands: Mid 70s–Mid 80s
Drier, cooler, and less humid with a refreshing breeze. - Sunday (Aug 3):
Forecast update pending — cooler trend likely to continue.
