A brighter and drier day Wednesday as the mid spring heat up continues

Wednesday starts with low level clouds, humidity, and fog as we kick the last bits of Tuesdays system out. By sunrise, the clouds begin to clear and fog lifts as temps rise into the 60s. A mix of sun and clouds turning sunny by the mid afternoon won’t hurt temps much but we do remain in the upper 70s once again. Overnight lows still far away from any frost threats for early gardeners in the mid 50s.

Thursday is shaping up to be a beautiful day as sunshine greets us out the door. Temps rise from the low to mid 50s into the 70s for the afternoon. Many pushing into the mid and upper 70s by the evening ride home. A few clouds Thursday night as another cold front looms towards our west but we remain dry until Friday.

Friday starts nice with increasing clouds. A few showers mid morning are possible but the bulk of the rain awaits the arrival of a cold front for the afternoon. A rumble of thunder towards the evening thanks to the 80 degree heat of the day. Many just seeing heavy downpours and steady rain as the front works east. Friday night, a few showers dot our interactive radar for mild and damp night with lows in the 50s.

Saturday another system slides in from the southwest with more rain chances for the day. Scattered but repetitive showers with afternoon thunderstorms will certainly keep roads slick with standing water possible. Temps take a hit dropping back into the low 70s but are still above average for this time of year. Scattered showers are likely to last through the night.

Sunday a few morning showers but more dry time than not. Temps respond to the breaks in clouds allowing sunshine and southwest winds for another above average upper 70 degree day. Sct. showers will pose a threat to outdoor plans but the breaks between them may allow enough time for errands for the day.

Monday we’re still pumping in humidity from the south and with sunshine peeking through mostly cloudy skies, a few showers are possible for the morning and afternoon. Luckily we are coming to the end of this as we dry out for Monday evening. Clouds will hold tough keeping overnight lows in the 50s.

Tuesday a few showers remain here or there but some dry time with sunshine peeking through stubborn clouds keeps temperatures very mild. Damp sure, but afternoon highs in the mid and upper 70s should help with the gloominess of the day.

In your extended forecast, May is shaping up to be a beautiful run with temps running at or above average which is good news for our gardeners and strawberry farmers looking at harvest time. Pretty soon, we won’t have to talk about frost or freezes again until next winter!

Spring Fire Bans are still in effect for West Virginia through May 31st. As the temperatures push summer levels, remember to use caution while barbequing or outdoor fire pits. No burning in West Virginia from 7am to 5pm every day. For Virginia, spring fire bans ended April 30th but the danger doesn’t. During periods of dry weather, use common sense to keep you and your community safe from brush fires.

WEDNESDAY
Foggy start then beautiful sunshine PM. Highs in the mid and upper 70s.
THURSDAY
Sunshine and mild! Highs in the low to mid 80s.
FRIDAY
Increasing clouds, Showers/T-storm PM. Highs in the upper 70s.
SATURDAY
Sct. showers most of the day. Highs in the low 70s.
SUNDAY
Off & on showers, some dry time. Highs in the mid to upper 70s.
MONDAY
Sct. showers/T-storms. Highs in the low 70s.
TUESDAY
AM showers, PM dry time, Nighttime showers again. Highs in the upper 60s.
WEDNESDAY
Sct. Shower, cool. Highs in the low 60s.
THURSDAY
Off & on showers, more dry time than not. Highs in the 60s.
FRIDAY
Dry start, PM T-storms. Highs in the 70s.
SATURDAY
Showers, PM rumbles. Highs in the 70s.

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