Charleston, WV — West Virginia residents should brace for a week of shifting spring weather, starting with thunderstorms Tuesday and a frost risk by Wednesday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, strong to severe thunderstorms may develop Tuesday afternoon across much of the state. The storms may bring damaging wind gusts up to 30 mph and locally heavy rainfall, especially in Charleston, Kanawha County, and areas along I-64. While rainfall totals may vary, new precipitation amounts could reach up to a quarter inch. The threat of frost returns Wednesday night, especially in low-lying areas, with lows expected around 36°F.
The potential for severe weather follows a marginal risk alert issued Sunday by the NWS for southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and much of West Virginia. While tornadoes are not expected, forecasters say they cannot be ruled out entirely.
Residents are urged to monitor updated forecasts and have multiple methods for receiving weather alerts. Use extra caution while traveling during active storms, and protect tender plants from possible frost later in the week.
Extended Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
- Tuesday: Showers and storms likely after 2 p.m. High near 57°F. Wind gusts up to 39 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Slight chance of evening showers. Low around 40°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny with a high near 58°F.
- Wednesday Night: Patchy frost possible after 4 a.m. Low near 36°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny with a high near 66°F.
- Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, low around 48°F.
- Friday: Chance of showers. High near 80°F.
