Beautiful day ahead Thursday as we gear up for a stormy run this weekend

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.

Tonight is simply stunning as we remain mild. 70s up until sunset now after 8PM and 60s by midnight. Many of us will stay near 60 degrees for overnight lows.

Friday starts nice with increasing clouds and mild temperatures. Many start the day in the 60s and quickly rise into the 80s by the afternoon. Clouds will increase with showers arriving late afternoon and early evening. A warm front lifts into the region first followed by a cold front Friday night.

Friday night plans will be interrupted by steady rains, heavy downpours, and a rumble of thunder or two. A bit breezy at times as we remain mild in the 60s for lows. Severe weather risks are not likely but with any thunderstorm, some caution should be used if out and about.

Saturday morning, scattered showers remain from Friday’s system with some breaks between for the early afternoon. It’ll be short lived as another warm front arrives rather quickly with widespread showers and isolated rumble of thunder. We’re still warm with temps into the upper 70s. Saturday evening, heavy rain can be expected well into the night. High water concerns start to rise especially for areas that see multiple rounds of rain during the day. Runoff issues, standing water on roads, and smaller creeks becoming overwhelmed are the biggest risks.

Sunday showers continue into the morning hours in scattered fashion. With a warm front towards our north, we’re tapping into southern humidity and an area of low pressure towards our west keeps the atmosphere unstable. Heavier rain and rumbles of thunder are expected in the mid afternoon as temps rise into the upper 70s. Heavy rain and thunderstorms will be slow moving leading to localized high water concerns. Training storms and stalled downpours can overwhelm storm drains and lead to runoff issues for larger streams. Rain continues well into the night.

Monday we’re still pumping in humidity from the south and with sunshine peeking through mostly cloudy skies to start, a few showers are possible for the late morning and afternoon. A few rumbles of thunder and downpours will give evening commuters a challenge. With our ground saturated already, it won’t take much for ponding and runoff to impact road conditions. A keen eye on creeks and streams will also be a good idea. Highs for the day still above average in the mid and upper 70s.

Tuesday a few showers remain here or there early on with our system just towards the north but it won’t take long for it to slide back south into the afternoon. The short break will end when heavy rain and thunderstorms return for the afternoon and evening hours. Highs still manage the upper 70s. Showers continue into the overnight for Wednesday.

Wednesday scattered showers last most of the morning with some breaks between. By the afternoon, the heat and humidity work in tandem for pop-up thunderstorms and heavy bursts of rain. Again, high water concerns will be on the table so some caution for those along creeks and smaller rivers. Thunderstorms will fade into the night but rain showers will continue well into Thursday.

In your extended forecast, the soggy pattern holds as our jet stream continues to funnel moisture our way. While there will be breaks here or there, the umbrellas are certainly going to get a work out well into next week. With spring storm season here, being prepared can go a long way. Flooding, severe weather, and interruptions to daily life can happen quickly in our two states. Stick with us for the latest developments in your forecast.

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.

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.
SUNDAY
Sun & Clouds, drier. Highs in the 60s.

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