Charleston, WV – West Virginians can expect a warm and mostly sunny weekend as mid-September temperatures rise above average, making it ideal for outdoor recreation.
According to the National Weather Service Charleston, Saturday and Sunday will feature highs ranging from the upper 70s in Beckley to near 90 degrees in Huntington. Charleston will see consistent highs of 87°, while Parkersburg will reach 85° on Saturday and 86° on Sunday. Elkins is forecast in the low 80s. Skies should remain mostly clear, with only a few passing clouds expected.
The forecast comes with a cautionary note. With dry air continuing across the region, officials warn residents to be careful with outdoor burning or campfires. “As we remain quite dry across the area, please do be cautious with any campfires or outdoor burning,” the agency stated in its weekend outlook.
The sunny stretch offers prime conditions for hiking, boating, and other fall recreation. Residents near Charleston, Huntington, Beckley, and Elkins should prepare for above-average warmth during daytime hours, followed by mild evenings.
This weather pattern provides an early-autumn boost for outdoor events, but forecasters emphasize that fire risk remains elevated due to the ongoing lack of rainfall.
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