WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): After a few scattered showers and a calmer morning, severe weather potential ramps up this afternoon. The chance for isolated storms starts around 2 PM and will continue through the evening before the main line of storms arrives after sunset. Storms this afternoon will most likely develop in the northern parts of our region, including Nicholas, Pocahontas, Fayette, and western Greenbrier counties. However, everyone in our viewing area should stay weather aware through the day in case a severe thunderstorm develops in your area.
The atmosphere will be unstable, so any storms that do develop this afternoon and evening will be strong to severe. Damaging winds are the main concern for any severe storms, but hail, flooding, and isolated tornadoes will be in play. With the amount of available energy and wind shear in play, these storms are poised to bring strong impacts if and when they develop. Make sure you have a plan to get inside of a sturdy building if severe weather does arrive. Following this plan and heeding warnings are essential for your safety.
The main line of storms will be coming in shortly after sunset, likely around 8 PM. This line of storms will also bring severe storms, though their strength will depend on the coverage of storms and showers earlier in the day. Still, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are the main concerns. Hail and tornadic activity are less likely, but still not being ruled out overnight. After the front passes through, we’ll have a different concern heading into Thursday morning. Meteorologist Christian Boteler has the details:
After the cold front passes through the region in the wee hours of Thursday morning, temperatures will take a massive dive. Areas that were in the mid to upper 70s will fall into the mid to lower 30s by morning. A wintry mix of rain and snow will develop, with some areas receiving pure snow before all is said and done. Accumulation will be little to none, though some roads may be slick for the morning commute tomorrow. You will want to have the winter gear ready tomorrow, as temperatures will only reach into the mid-40s at their peak. Wintry activity clears out early in the afternoon, so the evening commute should be less of an issue.
A couple of active days are followed by a nice stretch of weather from Friday and through most of the weekend. Temperatures will recover, reaching the upper 50s and low 60s. Skies will slowly become sunnier on Saturday before clouds increase again on Sunday. However, the next front will move through late Sunday night, bringing more showers and isolated thunderstorms. This front will be similar to the one impacting us today, as temperatures will fall to freezing values yet again on Monday morning. Another round of wintry mix is in store before it clears away. However, temperatures will not recover this time, staying cold for at least a couple more days. Here’s your 7-Day Forecast:
