Charleston, West Virginia – Heat, haze, and health risks will intensify across West Virginia on Wednesday, with Charleston bracing for 91°F temperatures and thickening air quality concerns by midafternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, widespread haze is expected before 2 p.m., followed by patchy smoke drifting through the Kanawha Valley between 2 and 3 p.m. The combination of heat and poor air quality could pose serious health concerns for sensitive groups, especially along busy corridors like U.S. Route 60 and Interstate 77. Winds will remain light, providing little relief.
Sunny skies will dominate, with the heat index nearing 95°F in low-lying areas. Anyone spending extended time outdoors should hydrate frequently, limit exertion, and check local air quality advisories. Schools, outdoor labor crews, and youth sports events may need to alter plans.
Wednesday night brings calmer conditions with lows around 65°F and light southern winds. Relief will be brief—by Thursday, the region faces its next challenge: scattered thunderstorms beginning in the afternoon and lasting through the evening, with a 30% chance of rain by nightfall.
Friday and Saturday grow wetter. Showers and thunderstorms become increasingly likely, especially between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday. Rain may linger into Saturday night, with temperatures hovering in the 70s. Sunday and Monday trend cooler and unsettled, with intermittent storms and highs in the low 80s.
⚠️ Next update expected early Wednesday as new air quality alerts or storm watches may be issued.
🌤 Charleston WV 5-Day Forecast (June 3–7)
- Tuesday: High 88°F – Haze and patchy smoke
- Wednesday: High 91°F – Hazy, patchy smoke midafternoon
- Thursday: High 89°F – Chance of storms, late-day showers
- Friday: High 84°F – Thunderstorms likely midday
- Saturday: High 77°F – Rain likely, continued showers overnight
