Charleston, West Virginia – Residents across central and southern West Virginia are enduring a relentless heat wave that’s driving real-feel temperatures to 105° through Wednesday evening. Health officials are urging residents to take precautions immediately, especially in Charleston, Huntington, and along I-64 where the heat will be most intense.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. EDT Wednesday for portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and much of the lowlands of West Virginia. The most dangerous conditions are expected mid-afternoon Wednesday, when heat index values will peak between 100° and 105°.
Heat-related illnesses remain a serious risk. Anyone working or spending time outdoors should stay hydrated, avoid peak heat hours, and take frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas. Residents are also reminded to never leave children or pets inside parked vehicles.
By late Wednesday, isolated thunderstorms could offer slight relief, with a 20% chance of showers after 3 p.m. Wednesday and again overnight. More widespread showers and thunderstorms arrive Thursday afternoon, helping drop daytime highs to a more manageable 94°F.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast: Charleston, WV
- Tuesday, June 24: Sunny and hot. High: 97°F. Heat index up to 104°F.
- Wednesday, June 25: 20% chance of storms after 3 p.m. High: 96°F. Heat index up to 105°F.
- Thursday, June 26: 40% chance of storms. High: 94°F. Low: 72°F.
- Friday, June 27: Storms likely after 2 p.m. High: 94°F. Low: 72°F.
- Saturday, June 28: Scattered storms. High: 91°F. Low: 71°F.
- Sunday, June 29: Partly sunny. 60% chance of rain. High: 91°F.
