Charleston, West Virginia – A cold front sweeping through the region could trigger strong storms and isolated tornadoes Monday afternoon across northwest West Virginia and southeast Ohio, with damaging winds and hail also in the mix.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the severe threat will develop along a frontal boundary late Monday, mainly between 3 p.m. and sunset. Areas including Huntington, Parkersburg, and Athens, Ohio, are under a marginal risk for severe weather, with medium potential for wind and hail and a low—but not zero—tornado threat.
Localized power outages, downed branches, and hazardous driving conditions are possible as the storms move eastward. Residents in the affected areas should secure loose outdoor items, stay weather-aware, and have multiple ways to receive warnings—especially during the evening commute.
The storms are expected to taper off around sunset, giving way to drier conditions overnight and into Tuesday. However, the National Weather Service notes another weather system may bring showers and storms again by late Thursday into Friday.
