Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible Late Tonight and Saturday

Active weather continues, with strong to severe thunderstorms being once again possible across portions of the area late tonight and Saturday. Damaging winds will continue to be the primary hazard. In addition, heavy downpours could lead to localized flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

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 Fire Weather Planning Forecast
 National Weather Service Charleston WV
 448 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
 
 .DISCUSSION...
 A cold front slowly journeys into the area today, creating shower 
 and thunderstorm chances ahead of its arrival this morning through 
 tonight. Some storms may be strong to severe, with the primary 
 hazard being damaging winds, although a few instances of large hail 
 and even localized flash flooding remain possible. 
 
 Drier weather, with more seasonable temperatures, arrives on Sunday, 
 and continues through the remainder of the Labor Day Holiday weekend.
 
 
 Lincoln-
 Including the cities of Harts, Alum Creek, and Hamlin
 448 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
 
                       Today        Tonight      Sun          
 
 Cloud cover           Pcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy        
 Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        None         
 Chance precip (%)     70           40           0            
 Chance of Thunder (%) 50           40           0            
 Max/Min TEMP          86           66           83           
 Min/Max RH %          66           100          68           
 20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var      
 20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      
 Precip amount         0.11         0.07         0.00         
 Precip duration       3            1                         
 Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing                
 Precip end            Continuing   12 AM                     
 Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)4390                      4810         
 Transport wnd (mph)   E  3                      N 10         
 Vent rate (kt-ft)     13570                     44010        
 Dispersion                         VERY POOR                 
 ADI early             4 VERY POOR  2 VERY POOR  11 POOR      
 ADI late              19 GEN POOR  1 VERY POOR  40 FAIR      
 Max LVORI early       9            10           10           
 Max LVORI late        4            10           4            
 
 Remarks...None.
 
 .FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 .MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
 lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. 
 .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid
 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. 
 .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the
 upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. 
 .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
 60s. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 15 to 20 mph. 
 .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

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