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First Alert Forecast (11-7-26)
A morning freeze gives way to mild November weather before rain chances climb to 70% Thursday.
Mild Monday - John 12 PM 11-9-26
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – It was a cold start to the morning around the region, as temperatures were around the 40-degree mark. This afternoon, we’ll still need a windbreaker, as the winds will be gusty out of the northwest at times, and that will make it feel a little cooler than the highs in the mid-to-upper-50s.
Cold front brings brief showers Friday before temperatures fall into the 20s and 30s this weekend.
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – We started with patchy fog this morning, but it lifted as the morning went on, leaving us with nice weather this afternoon. Temperatures are on the cool side behind the first of two fronts that will impact our weather later this week. Later this...
Frostbite freezes skin and tissue, while hypothermia causes a dangerous drop in body temperature.
FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) — The West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD), in collaboration with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and Fayette County officials announced the opening of the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Fayette County. According to a press release, the DRC is set to open on Friday, November […]
MEADOW BRIDGE, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A minor earthquake was recorded in southern West Virginia early Thursday morning, October 29, 2026, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The magnitude 2.3 earthquake occurred at approximately 3:47 a.m., about 1.2 miles east-northeast of Meadow Bridge, near the Fayette and Greenbrier county line. According to the USGS, […]
A cold front is approaching from the west. This brings a general increase in our cloud cover throughout our region and a few scattered showers for our western counties. Most of our towns will stay dry until the afternoon, and our warmer starting temperatures in the 50s are keeping the fog away. Overall, the morning […]
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – We are tracking some showers that are making their way through the state this morning. The front that we have been tracking for the last several days is the trigger for the rain, and as the day goes on, the rain will pick up in intensity. Some of the showers could be heavy enough to cause ponding water on the roads and standing water in low-lying spots. Widespread flooding is not expected. Despite the rain, highs today will still be mild and will generally be in the upper 60s.
West Virginia homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.
OAK HILL, WV (WOAY) – We are tracking some showers that are making their way through the region today. Some of the showers have been heavy in parts of the southern coalfields, especially in Tazewell and McDowell Counties. Since we haven’t seen rain for a couple of weeks, flooding is not a concern. None of the showers are strong or severe, but they will slow down anyone headed out during the morning and afternoon.
CHARLESTON, West Virginia – West Virginia is heading into November with temperatures climbing into the 70s around Charleston, but a return of showers by midweek comes as NOAA's extended outlooks suggest wetter-than-normal conditions could develop later in the month, raising early questions about Thanksgiving holiday travel and the possibility of rain or snow.
First Alert Forecast
A weak earthquake struck West Virginia south and east of Charleston this morning. According to USGS, at 3:47 am this morning from a depth of 9.7 km, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck near the town of Meadow Bridge in southeastern West Virginia. There were no reports of any damage or injuries. USGS days today’s earthquake was the first to strike the area within 250 km of today’s earthquake over the last three weeks.
Charleston, WV – West Virginia residents planning Halloween celebrations Saturday can expect a relatively mild and dry weekend before another weather system brings increasing rain chances Sunday night.
ROBSON, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia Emergency Management Division is partnering with FEMA to provide temporary disaster assistance sites. These pop-up sites will help residents register for federal disaster relief through FEMA. One of the disaster sites was posted in Robson at the Freewill Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Ally Stout, the […]
Every fall somebody asks the same question: when does the first snow usually show up in West Virginia?. It’s a fair one. Leaves are still hanging on in a lot of places, football season is in full swing, and Halloween candy is already on the shelves. Snow feels like a December problem. The record books say otherwise.
