West Virginia – Another wave of showers and thunderstorms is predicted for this afternoon and tonight, so residents are advised to remain vigilant. Driven by a cold front, the storms could be strong, bringing with them damaging gusts and torrential downpours that could cause flash flooding.
The initial round of storms is predicted to start in the early to mid-afternoon, with isolated severe storms developing along a stalled frontal boundary, according to the US National Weather Service in Charleston. From late afternoon into the evening, more storm activity is predicted to pass over the area. Strong winds, copious amounts of rain, and isolated flash flooding are all possible outcomes of severe storms.
The severe weather risk for today is classified as “Marginal” (Level 1/5) by the National Weather Service. All thunderstorms have the ability to produce small hail, powerful gusts, and lethal lightning, even with the minimal danger. Additionally, there is a slight risk of tornadoes.
According to today’s prediction, there will be partial cloud cover in the morning and a growing chance of thunderstorms during the day. It is predicted that the temperature will rise to 90°F and fall to 73°F. It is recommended that locals keep aware of the weather and use a variety of methods to get weather alerts.
Charleston’s weather is expected to stay warm going forward, with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s predicted for the weekend. Sunday is predicted to have clear skies with a high temperature of 89°F, while Saturday is predicted to be mainly sunny with a high of 88°F. The highs on Monday and Tuesday will be in the low 90s, making the start of next week considerably hotter.
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