WOAY-TV (Oak Hill, WV): Some stray showers and storms have been in and out of the region since last night. Continued activity is expected in batches throughout the day. A cluster of thunderstorms in Ohio and Indiana is moving to the southeast. These will likely impact the northern and central part of the state more than our viewing area, but some thunderstorms are expected later this morning. After this cluster leaves, scattered thunderstorms may form through the day. The next widespread threat is trending towards the evening and overnight hours as clusters continue to move through.
If and when thunderstorms move through, they will have potential to become strong or severe. This potential will peak in the afternoon and evening, but there will be enough available energy to fuel a couple of stronger storms outside of this period. Damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour and heavy rain are our main concerns. Tornadic activity and hail are not very likely today. Flooding risks are elevated across the region due to saturated soils and the availability of moisture in our atmosphere. While this will not be like Tuesday’s weather, it will be something to keep an eye on. Here’s the latest from Meteorologist Christian Boteler:
After storms move through the region tonight, activity becomes scattered this weekend. Some areas will stay dry while others receive bouts of heavy rain and potentially stronger thunderstorms. Saturday carries a 40% chance of rain through the day, and most of it will come during the morning and afternoon. Damaging winds up to 60 miles per hour and heavy rain will be the main concerns, similar to today. Chances fall slightly in the evening as high pressure tries to move into the region from the southern states. While it will not be a picture perfect day, some areas will manage to escape the rain.
Sunday is trending mostly dry, but a few isolated thunderstorms remain in the forecast. Storm formation is uncertain due to high pressure potentially pushing activity to our north, but the ingredients are there. Temperatures will reach into the mid-80s, which is slightly warmer than usual. As a result, a couple of stronger storms with gusty winds and heavy rain are possible. Activity is possible throughout the day, but it should peak in the afternoon and evening if things develop. If you are planning to head outside, remain aware of the weather and have a plan to get inside if storms end up developing near you area. This weekend is trending in the right direction, but stormy activity is not completely eliminated.
The next round of widespread storms is trending to come through early Monday as the next cold front makes its pass. Due to the slightly warmer temperatures yesterday, a couple of stronger storms remain possible. The timing for this event is still uncertain due to how much models are struggling, but the trend of morning activity does lower severe potential a little. After the front passes, scattered showers and storms remain in the forecast through Tuesday morning. Thankfully, we will get a much-needed break Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. Conditions remain partly cloudy with high temperatures in the lower 80s. Here’s the 7-Day Forecast:
