CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Raindrops glisten on windshields across the Kanawha Valley this Sunday morning as a line of fall storms pushes east. A humid breeze hums through the hollows, hinting at a sudden temperature shift coming once today’s showers clear. By midday, gusty south winds will rattle leaves and reduce visibility along I-64 and Route 119, making for a wet, slick drive across central West Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, showers and a few thunderstorms will intensify through the late morning and afternoon hours, with gusts up to 30 mph possible. Localized downpours could cause brief ponding in low-lying areas, particularly near Dunbar, South Charleston, and Nitro. Rain tapers toward evening, but damp roads and standing water may linger into the night.
By Monday, calmer skies return. Sunshine and cooler west winds usher in a distinctly crisp feel — the kind that signals fall’s turn toward its colder half. Highs will hover in the 60s, dipping into the 40s by Tuesday morning. A weaker disturbance may spark a few light showers Tuesday afternoon, but otherwise, the week trends drier and brighter.
Looking ahead, Wednesday through Friday will feature bright skies, comfortable afternoons, and chilly starts — ideal for cleanup, leaf-peeping, or early Halloween decorating. Nights grow cooler still, hinting that the first frost of the season may not be far behind if clear skies hold. For now, it’s a blustery Sunday, a calm Monday, and the quiet, cooling rhythm of late October settling over the hills.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
Sun: 74/43 – Showers, chance thunder; breezy and wet through afternoon.
Mon: 64/44 – Sunny and cooler; light west wind.
Tue: 68/42 – Mostly cloudy; slight chance of late showers.
Wed: 59/40 – Mostly sunny; crisp fall air returns.
Thu: 61/41 – Partly sunny; dry with light breeze.
