Charleston, WV – West Virginians should brace for an active weather weekend, with severe storms likely to develop by Sunday afternoon, particularly near the Ohio River Valley.
According to the National Weather Service Charleston WV office, a series of weather systems will bring increasing storm activity through Sunday evening. Scattered showers are expected today, with highs in the low 70s in the mountains and low 80s in the lowlands. Breezy conditions will persist through the weekend.
Saturday will bring mostly cloudy skies with rain mainly along the Ohio River and western areas. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching the mid-60s to low 70s in the mountains and mid-70s to low 80s in the lowlands.
Sunday is the main concern, with the potential for severe thunderstorms late in the day, especially in the Ohio River region. Strong winds, heavy rain, and isolated storm cells are possible.
By Monday, a cold front is forecast to move through, decreasing storm coverage but maintaining breezy conditions. Highs will dip back to the upper 50s and 60s.
Residents should stay weather-aware and monitor alerts at weather.gov/rlx. Secure loose outdoor items, check flashlights and batteries, and avoid travel during storm periods when possible.
