Charleston, WV – Residents of West Virginia are getting ready for a rainy Fourth of July, as forecasters indicate a day filled with thunderstorms and showers. Throughout the holiday, there is a minimal (level 1) danger of severe thunderstorms and significant rainfall, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston.
The US National Weather Service predicts that this morning’s weather will start out with a few scattered showers. A delayed cold front affecting the area is expected to worsen the situation when further showers and thunderstorms emerge later in the day. It is predicted to be between 75 and 90 degrees in the afternoon, with a 70–80% chance of rain.
It is expected that showers will begin at approximately 7 AM and continue all day, even into the night. Strong storms have the potential to produce severe gusts and significant rainfall, which might cause localized flash flooding.
According to Charleston’s precise prediction, today’s high will be 85 degrees, with a 75% probability of precipitation. With a 60% likelihood of showers and a peak temperature of 87 degrees on Friday, the rain will persist. There will be a brief break from the rain during the weekend, with partly cloudy sky and temperatures reaching the mid-80s. On Monday, though, it’s predicted that the temperature will rise once again to 92 degrees.
It is recommended that locals keep track of the weather and adjust their plans for celebrating Independence Day. Precautions should be taken for safety, particularly in regions that are vulnerable to flooding and high winds.
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