Charleston residents may face early morning driving hazards Tuesday as patchy fog and damp conditions develop along I-64 before sunrise. Commuters should use caution with reduced visibility and allow extra time for travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, Tuesday will begin with cooler air, a morning low near 60 degrees, and calm winds. Skies will clear by midmorning, pushing temperatures toward a mild high of 81 degrees.
Travelers across Kanawha and Putnam counties should anticipate patchy fog on rural stretches of U.S. 119 and I-77. Drivers are urged to keep headlights on low beam and maintain extra space between vehicles during the morning commute.
By Tuesday afternoon, sunshine will dominate, offering a break from Monday’s higher heat. Winds will shift northeast at 6 mph, creating comfortable conditions for outdoor plans. Evening skies turn partly cloudy, with lows settling near 58 degrees.
The midweek pattern favors dry weather across Charleston and central West Virginia. Wednesday will stay mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s. Nights will remain crisp, offering a taste of early fall. Thursday brings the warmest stretch of the week, with sunshine and highs near 86 degrees.
Looking ahead to the weekend, the weather remains pleasant until Saturday night, when clouds increase. A 30 percent chance of showers returns Sunday, signaling a wetter close to the week.
Warnings remain limited, but drivers should stay alert during early morning fog events through midweek. Conditions improve each afternoon, creating safer travel windows.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 81. Low 58, partly cloudy.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 83. Low 58, mostly clear.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 86. Low 60, mostly clear.
- Friday: Sunny, high 89. Low 59, mostly clear.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 88. Low 64, partly cloudy at night.
