Charleston, WV — A supermoon and partial lunar eclipse will light up the night sky this evening, but local weather could spoil the view.
Showers are expected to continue throughout today and into the evening, with rain chances remaining high overnight as a low-pressure system moves south of Charleston. According to the National Weather Service, the eclipse begins at 8:41 p.m. Tuesday and will last until 12:47 a.m. Wednesday. Unfortunately, cloudy skies are likely to obscure the event for many residents.
The forecast shows sporadic rain through Thursday, with a chance of thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon. Wednesday’s high temperatures will reach the mid-70s in the mountains and the low 80s in the lowlands.
For those hoping to catch the eclipse, plan for the potential of obstructed skies tonight. The weather is expected to clear up by Friday, just in time for the weekend, but fire danger will return. Keep an eye on the updated weather alerts and prepare accordingly.
