Charleston, WV – Homeowners across the Charleston metro area should act quickly to protect sensitive outdoor plants as a Freeze Warning remains in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday. While Yeager Airport is currently reporting a chilly 31 degrees, a rapid warm-up is on the way. Once the morning frost clears, a brilliant sunny sky will push afternoon temperatures to a very pleasant high of 76 degrees. This significant temperature swing is just the beginning of a volatile spring week for the Kanawha Valley.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the calm conditions of today will be short-lived. Travelers on I-64 and I-77 should prepare for a messy Wednesday morning commute. A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop before 8 a.m. Wednesday. While new rainfall amounts are forecast to be less than a tenth of an inch, embedded thunderstorms could produce locally higher amounts and reduced visibility. Winds will also pick up tomorrow, with west-southwest gusts as high as 21 mph.
The mid-week storms act as a gateway to even warmer air. By Thursday, the sun returns in full force with a high near 82 degrees, followed by a peak of 83 degrees on Friday. This summer-like stretch provides an excellent window for outdoor activities before a more robust system arrives for the weekend.
The long-range forecast indicates a soggy Saturday, with an 80 percent chance of showers and potential thunderstorms likely to impact outdoor plans. For now, focus on protecting your landscaping through the 9 a.m. expiration and keep an eye on the radar for those Wednesday morning storms.
Five Day Forecast for Charleston, WV
- Tuesday: Frost then Sunny, High 76
- Wednesday: Showers Likely and Thunderstorms, High 74
- Thursday: Sunny then Slight Chance Showers, High 82
- Friday: Mostly Sunny and Warm, High 83
- Saturday: Showers and Thunderstorms Likely, High 75
