Charleston, West Virginia – Triple-digit heat index values and Saturday afternoon storms are expected to hit Charleston hard, just as weekend traffic builds on I-64.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, isolated storms are possible after 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, with a 50% chance of thunderstorms through the afternoon. Highs will reach 92°F, with heat index values peaking near 100°F. Winds will remain light out of the southwest, but sudden gusts and lightning are likely during storm activity.
If you’re headed outdoors or traveling through Kanawha or Putnam counties, especially along I-64, prepare for sudden weather changes after midday. Pack extra water, limit outdoor labor, and keep an eye on weather alerts for possible severe thunderstorm warnings.
Saturday night brings a 20% chance of additional showers, with calmer skies returning briefly on Sunday. But the break is short-lived — Sunday afternoon storms are 70% likely, with another surge of warm, moist air feeding thunderstorm development from 2 p.m. onward.
Here’s your extended Charleston-area five-day weather outlook starting Saturday, July 26th:
- Saturday: High near 92°F. Storms possible after 11 a.m. (50% chance). Heat index up to 100°F.
- Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely (70%), mainly between 2–8 p.m. High near 90°F.
- Monday: 50% chance of afternoon storms. High around 92°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high of 93°F. A dry break begins.
- Wednesday: Sunny and slightly cooler, high near 92°F.
- Thursday: 40% chance of PM thunderstorms. High near 85°F.
More alerts may be issued if storms intensify Saturday afternoon. Stay weather aware and check for updates.
