Charleston, West Virginia – Heat will crank back up across West Virginia Thursday as temperatures soar near 90°F, setting the stage for a stormy weekend. Residents in Charleston and along major corridors like I-64 and I-77 should prepare for a soggy stretch starting Saturday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, mostly sunny skies and calm winds will dominate Thursday, but the pattern shifts sharply by Saturday. A 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, with scattered storms continuing into the evening. Temperatures will peak near 86°F before storms potentially bring localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
Friday offers a brief break with mostly sunny skies and a high near 91°F. But by Friday night, light showers could develop, with a slight 20% chance of rain after 9 p.m. That’s the lead-in to a wetter pattern expected to hold through early next week.
🗓 Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV (June 11–16):
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 85°F. Calm winds.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 90°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 91°F. Slight rain chance overnight.
- Saturday: 60% chance of storms after 2PM. High 86°F.
- Sunday: Showers and storms, 60% chance. High 84°F.
- Monday: 70% chance of storms. High 85°F.
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high near 88°F.
