Charleston, WV – A volatile weather system is set to bring severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes across central West Virginia beginning this afternoon and continuing into late evening Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the region remains under a Level 2 out of 5 severe storm risk through tonight. Thunderstorms are expected to intensify in the late afternoon and evening hours, moving from the west toward the southeast. All hazards are on the table, including large hail, wind gusts over 60 mph, and isolated tornadoes. A marginal risk for excessive rainfall may also lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Cities under increased threat include Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, Clarksburg, and Beckley. Mountain communities may see a transition to snow showers by late Tuesday as colder air filters in behind the front. Wind Advisories are expected for higher elevations with gusts possibly exceeding 45 mph.
Residents are urged to monitor alerts via NOAA Weather Radio or mobile apps and to have a shelter plan ready. Seek safe shelter indoors, ideally on the lowest floor away from windows. Tuesday will bring a sharp temperature drop, with highs in the 40s and 50s across the state.
