Charleston, West Virginia – Residents across the Kanawha Valley can expect a significant warming trend this week, with temperatures soaring into the 90s by Wednesday and remaining through Thursday, bringing a stretch of clear, sunny skies before weekend rain chances return.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, conditions will transition to mostly sunny by Wednesday morning, with a high near 85 degrees. Thursday will see even warmer temperatures, with a high climbing close to 90 degrees. Overnight lows will remain mild, hovering around 60 degrees.
This period of hot and dry weather will continue through Friday, offering clear conditions ideal for outdoor activities, though residents should remember to stay hydrated and take precautions against the heat. However, a pattern shift brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms into the region beginning Saturday afternoon, with a higher likelihood of rain Saturday night, Sunday, and Monday. Weekend high temperatures will remain warm, in the mid-80s, even with the increased precipitation.
Currently, Charleston is experiencing overcast skies with a temperature of 65 degrees. Patchy fog is possible tonight before 7 a.m. Tuesday, followed by mostly sunny conditions and a high reaching 81 degrees. Motorists should exercise caution if traveling during early morning fog.
The clear, warm conditions are expected to persist through Friday before the region enters a more unsettled pattern. Residents should monitor local alerts for any changes to the weekend weather as shower and thunderstorm probabilities increase.
Charleston Extended Weather Outlook:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 85°F.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, low around 60°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 90°F.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, low around 65°F.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high near 90°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 86°F, with a chance of showers before 2 p.m., then showers and thunderstorms possible.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 87°F, with showers likely.
