
Another round of rainfall overnight into Thursday afternoon may result in additional flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone locations over the Mid Ohio Valley, where the ground is saturated. Isolated flash flooding could also occur anywhere a more persistent, heavy rainfall occurs. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and remember - Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >
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Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Charleston WV
321 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2026
.DISCUSSION...
A stalled weather front will keep periods of rain and thunderstorms
in the forecast today. The heaviest rain is expected this morning
across southeast Ohio and northwest West Virginia, where minor
flooding is possible. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1pm.
Friday will bring a break in the rain along with early summer-like
temperatures. High temperatures will reach the upper 70s to lower
80s on Friday and Saturday, which will likely challenge daily
records. A strong cold front will arrive on Saturday afternoon,
bringing another round of showers and thunderstorms. A few of these
storms could be strong to severe.
Jackson OH-
Including the cities of Jackson, Wellston, and Oak Hill
321 AM EST Thu Mar 5 2026
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance precip (%) 90 70 50
Chance of Thunder (%) 40 30 30
Max/Min TEMP 70 56 78
Min/Max RH % 72 99 53
20ftWnd-val/AM(mph) SW 5 Lgt/Var
20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph) SW 6 Lgt/Var SW 5
Precip amount 0.22 0.17 0.13
Precip duration 8 4 2
Precip begin 6 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip end Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)2860 5350
Transport wnd (mph) SW 17 SW 16
Vent rate (kt-ft) 57180 84800
Dispersion POOR
ADI early 27 FAIR 10 POOR 19 GEN POOR
ADI late 40 FAIR 2 VERY POOR 91 GOOD
Max LVORI early 6 7 9
Max LVORI late 3 9 3
Remarks...None.
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Rain. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain, cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper
60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain likely. Lows around 60.
Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.