Charleston, West Virginia – Travelers across West Virginia should brace for possible flash flooding and hazardous driving starting Wednesday afternoon as thunderstorms build over the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, moderate to heavy showers are expected to begin around noon Wednesday, with peak rainfall between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Storms may trigger isolated high water incidents, especially near low-lying roads like U.S. Route 119 and along flood-prone creeks in Putnam and Boone counties.
Rainfall totals could range from a quarter inch to over one inch in storms, with gusty winds up to 24 mph. Officials urge drivers to avoid water-covered roads and monitor alerts, as localized flooding is possible in areas with repeated downpours.
Showers taper slightly into Wednesday night, but wet conditions will persist into Thursday. Charleston remains under a 30 to 40 percent chance of rain daily through Friday, making it a soggy stretch to close May. While temperatures hold in the low to mid 70s, humidity will remain high, adding to summer-like discomfort.
🌤 Extended 5-Day Forecast for Charleston:
- Wednesday: Thunderstorms after noon, high near 74°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, scattered showers, high 76°F.
- Friday: 40% chance of rain, high 72°F.
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers, high 73°F.
- Sunday: Drier conditions likely, high 77°F.
