Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents can expect high temperatures to persist through the weekend and into the start of next week, with a slight chance of precipitation tonight.
The ongoing heatwave, coupled with increasing humidity, will make temperatures feel even hotter. Daytime highs will soar into the mid-90s, affecting areas such as Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg.
According to the US National Weather Service in Charleston, temperatures are forecast to reach 92°F today and climb to 93°F on Saturday. By Sunday, the mercury will peak at 94°F, intensifying the sweltering conditions. Clarksburg will see highs of 89°F today, rising to 92°F on both Saturday and Sunday. Elkins and Beckley will also face elevated temperatures, with Beckley seeing a high of 84°F today, increasing to 89°F by Sunday.
Relief is on the horizon as a cold front is expected to bring rain by the middle of next week. Tuesday’s high will reach 96°F, but by Wednesday, temperatures will drop to 88°F with a 40% chance of precipitation. The cooldown will continue into Thursday, with a high of 80°F and a 35% chance of rain.
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