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Severe Thunderstorms Expected Wednesday

Greatest Risks with Wednesday's Storms

Know Your Safe Place For a Tornado

Daily Weather Summary

A strong cold front brings strong and severe storms tomorrow, but colder air filters in Thursday behind the front with some snow showers possible in the mountains. A slow warm up occurs Friday through Sunday, but another front will take the temperatures back into the 30s and 40s Monday and Tuesday.

A strong cold front will lead to scattered strong to severe thunderstorms Wednesday. There will be two rounds of storms with which damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are possible. Timing will be late morning through the afternoon into the evening with rounds of scattered thunderstorms.

All hazards are on the table tomorrow with a strong front bringing rounds of strong and severe thunderstorms from around 11AM until 10PM. One limiting factor is the longevity of pre-dawn showers and thunderstorms leftover from storms in the Midwest. If they linger longer than anticipated then severity with afternoon storms will wane.

There is a risk for some tornadoes tomorrow. It is important to remain weather aware tomorrow and have ways to receive alerts during the afternoon and evening hours. In the event of a tornado, it is best to take cover in an interior closet/ room away from windows or in a basement. If outside during a tornado, immediately seek a sturdy building or shelter. If none is available, lie flat in a low-lying area like a ditch, gully, or ravine, covering your head and neck with your arms. Avoid trees, cars, and highway overpasses. It is best to prepare now and have your safe place ready before the storms arrive tomorrow.

Daily climate information from each of the six climate sites in the NWS Charleston forecast area - Beckley, WV (KBKW); Charleston, WV (KCRW); Clarksburg, WV (KCKB); Elkins, WV (KEKN); Huntington, WV (KHTS); and Parkersburg, WV (KPKB).