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Charleston WV Faces Severe Storm Threat with Damaging Winds and Hail Today
Charleston, West Virginia faces a severe storm threat today with damaging winds and large hail. Residents should prepare for hazards and stay weather aware.
By Erin Vale · 2026-09-05T12:05:25.237Z
Charleston, West Virginia – Residents across the region should prepare for potentially volatile weather as a cold front brings the risk of severe thunderstorms throughout Saturday afternoon and evening. Citizens are urged to stay weather aware as damaging winds and heavy downpours threaten to create hazardous travel conditions and localized flooding throughout the area.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston , today's storm activity follows an initial round of rain that moved through the region this morning. The system will intensify this afternoon as a cold front pushes across the state, bringing a slight risk of severe weather. The primary hazards include damaging wind gusts and hail greater than one inch in diameter. Heavy rain associated with these cells may also lead to localized flooding in low lying or poor drainage areas.
Those traveling near the I 79 and US 119 corridors should remain particularly vigilant, as activity is expected to persist into Sunday, specifically along and east of these thoroughfares. With storm hazards possible through the remainder of the day, homeowners should secure outdoor items that could become airborne in high winds. Drivers should avoid flooded roadways and ensure they have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts.
Looking ahead, the weather pattern stabilizes early next week as the system moves out. Five day outlook for Charleston, West Virginia: Sunday brings scattered showers and storms with high temperatures ranging from the mid 60s to upper 70s in the mountains and upper 70s to mid 80s in the lowlands. Monday turns mostly sunny with mountain highs in the mid 60s to low 80s and lowland highs in the 80s. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and warmer with mountain temperatures reaching the 70s to low 80s and lowlands hitting the 80s to low 90s.