Charleston, WV – After a stretch of muggy, mostly sunny weather, Charleston faces a renewed risk of showers and scattered thunderstorms beginning Tuesday, with the potential for wet roads and brief downpours through Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, a slight chance of showers arrives early Tuesday, building to a 30% chance of thunderstorms by Tuesday night as moisture returns to the region. The unsettled weather may linger into early Wednesday, with the threat of isolated thunderstorms and rainfall that could impact travel, especially for the morning commute. Highs remain warm, in the low to mid-80s, while humidity stays elevated, making for sticky conditions.
Drivers in Kanawha and surrounding counties should watch for slick spots during periods of rain, especially late Tuesday into Wednesday. Residents are urged to keep mobile devices charged for weather alerts and to monitor forecasts, as showers could become locally heavy. If you have outdoor plans midweek, consider rescheduling or seeking shelter as storms approach. While Thursday and Friday look drier and partly sunny, the humidity and summer heat will linger.
Additional advisories could be issued if storm activity increases or localized flooding develops. Stay tuned for updates as another round of summer storms sweeps through the Charleston area through midweek.
Five Day Forecast for Charleston, WV:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 85°F.
- Tuesday: Slight chance of showers early, then chance of thunderstorms late, high 82°F.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms possible, high 82°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high near 85°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 88°F.
