Charleston, WV – Following a pleasant day yesterday, residents of West Virginia can expect a dramatic shift in weather by midweek. Temperatures will rise above normal today and into Wednesday morning, with dry conditions lingering until then. However, a cold front is set to approach from the west on Wednesday afternoon, bringing with it the potential for severe storms and flash flooding.
According to the US National Weather Service Charleston WV, the cold front will cause temperatures to rise to the upper 80s and low 90s across the lowlands on Wednesday and Friday. This increase in heat, coupled with the cold front, could result in strong to severe thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy downpours. These conditions are expected to peak late Wednesday and continue into Thursday.
The daily forecast shows sunny skies with a high of 88 degrees today. On Wednesday, temperatures will climb to 92 degrees, with increasing cloud cover by the afternoon. Thursday and Friday will see a significant drop in temperatures to the low 70s and mid-80s, respectively, with rain likely both days. The chance of rain continues into Saturday, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 86 degrees.
