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West Virginia Weather Nov. 4-5: Rain Chances Surge to 90%
Charleston, WV – A significant increase in rainfall is expected across portions of West Virginia during the middle of the week, with precipitation chances climbing as high as 90% Wednesday night, Nove
By Evan Cross · 2026-11-02T09:41:19.687Z
Charleston, WV – A significant increase in rainfall is expected across portions of West Virginia during the middle of the week, with precipitation chances climbing as high as 90% Wednesday night, November 4, into Thursday, November 5, as a new weather system brings widespread showers and the possibility of thunderstorms.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a few light rain showers will continue moving across the region Monday, November 2, before drier conditions return later in the day and continue through Tuesday night.
Monday's forecast calls for afternoon temperatures ranging from the 50s to upper 60s , with rain probabilities between 20% and 50%.
Overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s and lower 50s before a warmer Tuesday, November 3, brings highs ranging from the 60s to upper 70s.
The more significant weather change begins Wednesday, November 4, as another system approaches the region.
Forecasters indicate a 30%–80% chance of precipitation Wednesday , with the potential for more substantial rainfall and a few thunderstorms.
Rain chances increase further Wednesday night, reaching 80%–90% , making the overnight period one of the wettest forecast windows of the workweek.
The unsettled pattern continues Thursday, November 5, with precipitation probabilities ranging from 30% to 80%.
Afternoon temperatures Thursday are expected to range from the upper 50s to middle 70s, depending on location and elevation.
Residents across the Charleston metropolitan area, surrounding Kanawha County communities and other portions of the forecast region should prepare for periods of wet weather that could affect travel.
Drivers may encounter reduced visibility and slippery road conditions during heavier showers, particularly Wednesday evening and Thursday morning.
Rain chances could linger into Friday, November 6, although probabilities decrease to approximately 20%–30%.
Temperatures will also begin trending cooler toward the end of the week.
The National Weather Service has not identified a specific severe thunderstorm or flooding threat in the supplied outlook.
Residents can monitor updated forecasts at weather.gov/rlx .