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.
 
 
 Barbour-
 Including the cities of Philippi and Belington
 448 AM EDT Sat Sep 5 2026
 
                       Today        Tonight      Sun          
 
 Cloud cover           Mcldy        Pcldy        Pcldy        
 Precip type           Tstms        Tstms        None         
 Chance precip (%)     80           70           0            
 Chance of Thunder (%) 50           50           0            
 Max/Min TEMP          78           61           78           
 Min/Max RH %          83           100          60           
 20ftWnd-val/AM(mph)   Lgt/Var                   Lgt/Var      
 20ftWnd-rdg/PM(mph)   Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      Lgt/Var      
 Precip amount         0.26         0.05         0.00         
 Precip duration       4            1                         
 Precip begin          6 AM         Continuing                
 Precip end            Continuing   11 PM                     
 Mixing hgt(ft-AGL/MSL)3290                      5310         
 Transport wnd (mph)   W  5                      E  8         
 Vent rate (kt-ft)     13440                     45340        
 Dispersion                         VERY POOR                 
 ADI early             6 VERY POOR  2 VERY POOR  24 FAIR      
 ADI late              15 GEN POOR  1 VERY POOR  48 GEN GOOD  
 Max LVORI early       10           10           10           
 Max LVORI late        6            10           3            
 
 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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