Charleston, W.Va. – Drivers in Charleston woke to heavy fog Friday morning, cutting visibility to less than half a mile in some spots, with calm winds keeping the haze in place until midmorning. Skies are expected to clear later today, giving way to a mostly sunny afternoon with highs near 80.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, conditions will remain calm overnight with lows near 61, though patchy fog may return into early Saturday. Storm chances climb Saturday afternoon, with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms moving across the Kanawha Valley after 2 p.m. Rainfall could be light for most, but stronger storms may produce downpours and lightning into Saturday night.
Sunday brings a shift back to drier weather, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 82. Clear conditions hold into early next week, though clouds increase again by Tuesday, when scattered showers may return.
Travelers should use caution in fog-prone areas along I-64 and U.S. 119 during morning hours, and stay weather-aware Saturday as storms develop. Updates may follow if watches or warnings are issued for West Virginia.
Five Day Forecast for Charleston, WV
- Friday: Areas of morning fog, then mostly sunny. High near 80. Low 61.
- Saturday: 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 2 p.m. High 78. Low 60.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny. High 82. Low 59.
- Monday: Mostly sunny. High 82. Low 61.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny with a 30% chance of showers. High 79. Low 59.
