Charleston, WV — Severe weather is expected to impact much of West Virginia from Sunday night through late Monday as a cold front moves across the region, bringing damaging winds and isolated thunderstorms to cities including Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and Elkins.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, the highest threat window spans from Sunday evening, March 30, through Monday evening, March 31. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather has been issued, with damaging winds rated at medium risk. Hail and tornadoes cannot be ruled out. The threat diminishes late Monday as the front moves east.
Storms may begin as scattered showers Sunday, intensifying overnight. Travel disruptions, downed trees, and localized power outages are possible. Areas in northern and central West Virginia—especially near Parkersburg and Clarksburg—face the highest risk of wind damage.
Residents are urged to have multiple ways to receive alerts and avoid outdoor activities during peak storm periods. Temperatures remain unseasonably warm until the front passes, after which Tuesday will bring cooler, drier conditions statewide.
