Charleston, West Virginia – A dense patch of early morning fog is reducing visibility across the Charleston area Sunday, with clearer skies expected by mid-morning. Drivers should use caution before 9 a.m. as fog lingers on roadways, particularly in low-lying valleys and near waterways.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday will become mostly sunny by midday with highs near 83°F and calm winds turning easterly. Monday continues the dry streak with sunshine and highs in the mid-80s. But the weather pattern shifts by Tuesday night as a series of disturbances bring increasing rain chances.
Scattered showers are likely from Tuesday night through Thursday, with up to a 40% chance of rain during peak hours Wednesday. Some isolated thunderstorms could develop Thursday afternoon, especially in central and southern counties including Kanawha, Boone, and Raleigh. Commuters should be prepared for slick roads and sudden downpours.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local alerts and have weather apps or NOAA radios ready, particularly midweek. Conditions may also shift quickly during the Wednesday–Thursday storm window.
Rain chances taper off by Friday as temperatures stay seasonable in the low-to-mid 80s.
Five Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 85°F
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 84°F; showers likely by evening
- Wednesday: 40% chance of showers, high near 81°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny, 30% chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m., high near 83°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 86°F
