Charleston, West Virginia – Heat, humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms will define Sunday’s weather across the Kanawha Valley, posing a risk for drivers and outdoor plans. Motorists on I-64 and Route 60 should expect quick-moving storms and heavy rain after 2 p.m. as summer weather turns active in Charleston and across central West Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service at Yeager Airport, thunderstorms and showers are likely Sunday, with a 70% chance of rain and temperatures peaking near 89°F. A calm morning will give way to gusty, shifting winds and sudden downpours by late afternoon. The main hazards are slick roads, poor visibility, and lightning — keep devices charged and avoid unnecessary travel if storms develop.
Showers may persist into Sunday night before a drier, warmer pattern emerges for Monday. While Monday brings a mostly sunny sky and a slight chance of isolated storms, highs remain hot near 88°F. The heat ramps up again by Tuesday, as Charleston bakes under clear skies with highs near 92°F and no significant rain expected.
By midweek, another round of summer storms is possible: Wednesday features a 30% chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. and temperatures pushing 94°F — one of the hottest days so far this July. Showers may linger into Thursday, with continued highs in the low 90s.
Five-Day Charleston, WV Forecast (July 13–17):
- Sunday: Chance of thunderstorms, then showers likely. High: 89°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, slight storm chance after 2 p.m. High: 88°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny, hot. High: 92°F.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, chance of storms after 2 p.m. High: 94°F.
- Thursday: Showers and storms likely. High: 92°F.
