WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Morning temperatures are on the warmer side once again, only dipping into the upper 60s overnight. Fog is developing, but it as not widespread. Any fog lingering through the morning commute will dissipate around 10 AM, revealing sunny skies. Cloud cover will increase in the afternoon, but it will not prevent temperatures from reaching and breaking the 90-degree mark. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and listen to your body if you are working outside for an extended period. The morning and afternoon will be very similar to yesterday, but there is a change coming to the forecast.
Isolated thunderstorms may form this evening. If these storms can form across the region, a couple of them may reach severe criteria. The best chance of severe weather is in the northern third of the viewing area, but a strong storm or two may sneak into the southern counties. Any strong or severe thunderstorm that forms today will carry damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour and heavy rain. The majority of the region will remain unaffected until tomorrow, but everyone should stay aware this evening. Storms will begin to fade after sunset, leading to calmer conditions overnight. Meteorologist Christian Boteler has the latest forecast:
A cold front will approach the region on Friday, bringing scattered thunderstorms into the forecast. Storms will begin in the afternoon and last through the evening. A few of these thunderstorms have the chance to become severe. Damaging winds and heavy rain causing localized flooding are the main concerns. Hail is also in play while tornadic activity is not very likely. A few football games may be affected by these storms, but most of the action should be done before they begin. Even with this in mind, it is a good idea to have a plan in case a storm or two ends up rolling through the region just after sunset.
The scattered storms will continue to move through the region on Saturday. Another round of thunderstorms is expected during the late morning and early afternoon. A couple of severe storms are possible, especially if sunshine manages to break through before storms begin. However, this threat is generally lower than yesterday due to earlier timing and slightly lower available energy. Storms will begin to dissipate through the evening and overnight hours.
Storms return in an isolated manner on Sunday, but these will be lighter and weaker through the day. A little rain may affect some Labor Day weekend plans, but it will not be as bad as Friday or Saturday. Temperatures will stay moderate after the front passes on Friday, which is good news after a sweltering start to the month. Labor Day will be gorgeous with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the lower 80s. Next week is looking better so far as skies remain mostly sunny. Here’s the 7-Day Forecast:
