A Cool May Across the Area with Varying Precipitation Departures

Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flooding Potential Returns This Afternoon and Evening

Thunderstorms this afternoon and evening could produce damaging winds and hail, particularly with a line that moves southeast ahead of an advancing cold front. A tornado or two, as well as localized flash flooding, are also possible. There is a Slight to Enhanced Risk for Severe Storms, and a Slight Risk for Flash Flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Public Information Statement National Weather Service Charleston WV ..............A COOL MAY WITH VARYING PRECIPITATION DEPARTURES............... Compared to historical records and the 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals, it was a cool May across the NWS Charleston forecast area, with mean temperatures ranging from slightly below normal up to nearly 4 degrees below normal in some locations. Precipitation totals for the month of May varied significantly across the forecast area, ranging anywhere from approximately 2 to 9 inches. This resulted in varying departures, with some locations close to 3 inches below normal, while others ended up over 3 inches above normal. For instance, only 2.51 inches of precipitation was observed at the Charleston Weather Forecast Office, which was 2.68 inches below normal. On the other end of the spectrum, 8.03 inches was observed at the Cooperative Observer station in Warnock, Kentucky, which was 2.85 inches above normal. No Top 10s were set at any of the official NWS Charleston climate locations this May in terms of mean temperature or precipitation.