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West Virginia Weather Alert: 95% Rain Chance Wednesday in Charleston
Charleston, WV – Residents across much of West Virginia should prepare for a significant …
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-03T10:26:18.780Z
Charleston, WV – Residents across much of West Virginia should prepare for a significant change in weather Wednesday, Nov. 4, as a frontal system brings widespread rainfall and possible thunderstorms following another unusually warm and dry November day.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, dry conditions will continue Tuesday and Tuesday night before rain spreads across the region Wednesday and persists into Thursday.
Rain Chances Climb to 95% Wednesday The approaching front is expected to bring widespread showers across central and southern West Virginia, including Charleston, Beckley, Huntington, Parkersburg and surrounding communities.
Forecast precipitation probabilities reach 95% in several locations Wednesday and Wednesday night, including Charleston, Beckley, Clarksburg and Parkersburg.
A few thunderstorms may also develop as the system moves through the region, although the National Weather Service has not identified a specific severe weather threat in its latest outlook.
Wednesday's temperatures will remain relatively mild, with highs ranging from the upper 50s to mid 70s in mountain communities and the low to mid 70s across lower elevations.
Rainfall could create wet pavement and reduced visibility along Interstate 64, Interstate 77 and Interstate 79, particularly during periods of heavier showers.
Cooler Temperatures Arrive Toward Weekend Rain chances will remain elevated Thursday, Nov. 5, as the frontal system continues moving through West Virginia.
The National Weather Service forecasts mountain highs generally in the 60s to lower 70s Thursday, with lower elevations reaching the upper 60s to mid 70s.
By Friday, temperatures will begin trending cooler, with mountain highs dropping into the mid 50s to upper 60s.
Saturday brings another noticeable cooldown, with mountain temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to lower 60s and lower elevation highs generally in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
Some precipitation chances may linger into the weekend, although probabilities are expected to decrease significantly compared with Wednesday.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts before traveling or planning outdoor activities later this week.
For location specific forecasts, visit weather.gov/rlx.