West Virginia wakes up to wet pavement, low clouds and reduced visibility as rain-soaked ground pushes streams closer to their banks. Drivers along I-64, I-77 and the Kanawha River corridor are already dealing with mist and slick spots, and localized flooding remains a concern through early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a Flood Watch remains in effect until 1 p.m., with excessive rainfall capable of producing high water in creeks, streams and other low-lying areas. Patchy dense fog is also cutting visibility to around one mile or less at times, especially near river valleys and higher terrain.
In Charleston, Yeager Airport reported light rain and fog with temperatures near 50 degrees and humidity at 100 percent. Calm winds are allowing moisture to linger. Expect additional showers into this evening, with thunderstorms possible later today and again Friday. Brief downpours could trigger ponding on Route 60, U.S. 119 and secondary roads prone to poor drainage.
Plan extra time if traveling this morning. Avoid water-covered roads. Remember, flash flooding can develop quickly in March when soils are saturated.
Looking ahead, warmer air builds in by Friday with highs pushing into the upper 70s. Early next week trends even milder, signaling a Spring Warmth stretch across the region. We spring our clocks ahead at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, gaining evening daylight as temperatures climb.
Five Day Outlook for Charleston, West Virginia:
Wednesday: High near 65. Rain and thunderstorms likely.
Thursday: High near 77. Showers and storms possible, breezy at times.
Friday: High near 81. Isolated storms, partial sun.
Saturday: High near 80. Rain chances increase late.
Sunday: High near 67. Cooler with scattered showers.
