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Charleston, WV Weather Alert: Rain Returns Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can expect several more days of mild, dry autumn weather before rain chances return during Halloween weekend. Temperatures across much of the state will remain
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-10-27T08:28:32.759Z
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can expect several more days of mild, dry autumn weather before rain chances return during Halloween weekend. Temperatures across much of the state will remain in the 60s and 70s through Friday, Oct. 30, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities before a potential weather change Saturday, Oct. 31.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, high pressure will maintain dry conditions across the region through the end of the workweek. The next opportunities for rainfall are expected during the weekend, although specific precipitation probabilities have not been provided in the latest outlook.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, brings comfortable afternoon temperatures across the Mountain State. Mountain communities can expect highs in the 60s to lower 70s, while lower elevations reach the lower to middle 70s.
Overnight temperatures will generally fall into the 40s and lower 50s.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, remains mild, with mountain highs ranging from the middle 50s to lower 70s. Lowland communities, including Charleston and Huntington, can expect temperatures in the upper 60s to middle 70s.
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 30, continue the stretch of pleasant fall weather.
Afternoon temperatures across mountain communities are forecast in the 60s to lower 70s, while lowland locations remain in the 70s.
Overnight lows Thursday will generally settle into the 40s and lower 50s, followed by temperatures in the middle 40s to 50s Friday night.
The dry pattern should benefit residents planning outdoor work, travel and Halloween preparations throughout the week.
However, conditions could change during the weekend of Oct. 31 Nov. 1.
The National Weather Service expects the next chances of rain to arrive sometime during the weekend as the current high pressure pattern gives way.
Forecasters have not specified the exact timing or coverage of the potential rainfall.
Residents planning Saturday trick or treating, community events or other outdoor activities should monitor updated forecasts as Halloween approaches.