Charleston, West Virginia – West Virginia drivers and weekend planners should brace for a soggy Saturday as thunderstorms move into Charleston with a 90% chance of rain and potential travel disruptions along U.S. Route 60.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will increase by late Saturday morning, accompanied by thunder after 8 a.m. and continuing into the evening. Winds will be light but shifting, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch possible by nightfall. By Saturday night, another round of storms could develop, extending the rain risk well into Sunday morning.
Charleston’s Saturday high will peak near 76°F before cooler air moves in Sunday with a high of 71°F. Roads may become slick, and drivers should slow down, especially during afternoon hours. Outdoor events may be impacted, and residents are advised to secure patio furniture and check gutters ahead of the rainfall.
Sunday and Monday bring more scattered showers, with 60% and 40% chances, respectively. Tuesday finally offers a dry reprieve under partly sunny skies and a high near 69°F. Another round of spring showers is expected Wednesday and Thursday, both with 30% rain chances.
📅 5-Day Spring Forecast for Charleston, WV:
- Saturday: Thunderstorms likely. High: 76°F
- Sunday: Showers likely. High: 71°F
- Monday: Chance of showers. High: 73°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny. High: 69°F
- Wednesday: Showers possible. High: 75°F
