We'll enjoy one more dry, sunny day before the juggernaut that is
Isaac tosses widespread rain showers & a few storms our way in time
for the Holiday weekend. I'm gonna try to get out and enjoy the warm,
sunny weather on Friday. BTW, highs will top out near 90. But rain
showers are expected to ramp up in our western counties sometime after
midnight Friday night, continuing through at least Monday evening.
This weekend rainfall associated with the scraps from Isaac is
expected to be heavy at times and could result in problematic water
levels by Tuesday or so. A few late-day Tstorms are also not out of
the question & gusty periods are also possible from time to time as
our atmosphere strives for stability. This map shows projected
rainfall through early next week. Although these numbers may change,
the general idea is that more than 6 inches of rain is likely for
areas west of West Virginia, in and around the Mississippi, Missouri &
Ohio River Valleys. Meanwhile, our western counties will easily take
on more than 5 inches of rain. While points east will be less effected
with 1-2 inches possible along our Eastern Panhandle.

Until more precise information becomes available, folks across our
state would do well to pay attention to the latest radar
http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/centgrtlakes_loop.php & be mindful of
possible rainfall amounts while executing weekend/ holiday maneuvers.
Timing & track of weekend rain could use some fine tuning so check
back later for the latest on the precipitation situation...Wednesday
next week looks like the day that we finally dry out!

Remember, you can keep up with the latest NWS warnings & advisories by
clicking the NWS logo on the top right of this page. Godspeed, all you
weekend warriors!

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Expect increasing clouds over the next few hours as overnight lows
fall into the low 60s. Isolated showers and storms associated with
this eastbound squall line are expected after midnight through the
pre-dawn hours on Friday. Although some ...weakening is expected as
this storm system encounters drier air, folks will likely awaken to
the occasional rumble of thunder in the AM. The main area of low
pressure will be slow to progress across the state, leaving the chance
for Tstorms to refire in the afternoon. Small hail and breezy
conditions are possible, especially across the southern 1/3 of our
state as the front passes Friday afternoon. Skies will be mostly
cloudy during the day with partial clearing expected towards dusk.
Highs will top out right around 80 and lows will fall into the upper
50s Friday night. A dry, mainly sunny weekend is on tap with highs
only in the upper 70s. But morning fog will slow down anyone trying to
get a head start on the weekend

After a wonderful Wednesday of weather, our forecast will turn more
wild on Thursday with lots of heat & humidity and potentially severe
thunderstorms by the afternoon. For tonight, a warm front will cross
our area to bring increasing clouds, more humidity & overnight lows in the low 70s. A
heat advisory is in effect for everyone west of I-79 from noon until 8
PM Thursday as heat indices reach into the lower 100s. You can see all
the heat invading from the Mississippi Valley into Thursday. There is
also a moderate risk for severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon, especially
across the northern counties of WV as a cold front sweeps across the
Mid Atlantic states. Will keep an eye on the severe potential and
report here as things unfold during the day on Thursday. Primary
threats include heavy rain & damaging winds. As always, hail and
deadly lightning are also possible as the front passes.

A few mountain showers and a rumble of thunder are possible Thursday
night and again during the day on Friday. Temperatures will gradually
sink into the mid/low 80s in time for the weekend. Overall, things
will begin to dry out for Saturday & Sunday. However, we'll have to
keep a small chance for late-day rain/storms over the weekend,
especially across our mountain counties.

Forecast is muggy with a few afternoon thunderstorms as our calendars
land on mid-July already! Partly sunny skies & surface heating will
help our high temps reach into the mid/upper 80s this afternoon.
Disturbances will slowly slide eastward from the Ohio Valley & Great
Lakes to bring scattered thunderstorms to our area by mid to late
afternoon. Looks like some of these storms contain enough moisture to
produce isolated heavy downpours across western & central West
Virginia. As much as 1.5 inches could fall as quickly as 30-45
minutes. This could easily trigger flash flooding along local creeks &
streams into this evening. The NWS has issued a flash flood watch for
counties that have already received several inches of rain since
Friday.

Remember, a flash flood watch means that conditions are right for
flash flooding to occur. You can click on the National Weather Service
logo on the right hand side of the page to see whether the NWS will
upgrade to a warning in your area!

Rain chances will diminish quickly after dark. Look for partly cloudy
skies with overnight lows near 70. For Monday, a few leftover
disturbances will allow a few lingering showers and a rumble of
thunder Monday morning into the afternoon. Highs will reach the upper
80s under mostly sunny skies. The rest of the week looks hot & humid
with highs near 90 along isolated pop up thunderstorms.

Front remains stationary over TN Valley & the Carolinas Thursday to bring
occasional showers & storms to mainly the southern half of WV. Sky
will be a sun/cloud mix with more sunshine to the north. While temps
stay stuck in the mid 80s during the day and fall into the low/mid 60s
at night. Moisture will try to lift north to spread more scattered
showers and maybe a storm across our bow Friday. We'll knock the
temperatures down a peg or two Friday with highs closer to 80. Temps
get bumped back up Saturday & Sunday, closing in on 90 in places. Plan
for periods of rain & thunder for the weekend. Here's the ntaional rainfall estimate for Thursday.

Yesterday was a record breaker across much of the mountain state as
old high temperature records buckled under the heat of the day. Today
is sure to bet another record breaker...Extreme heat & humidity
continues as heat related warnings remain in effect through the
daylight hours. NWS has upgraded from an excessive heat watch to a
warning for nearly all counties west of I 79 today. Temperatures
surpassing the 100 degree mark will result in heat indices above 105!
The Storm Prediction Center has also included our area in the slight
risk for damaging winds for today as that well advertised cold front
slowly presses southward. Another potentially severe day of weather is
in store Sunday as the cold front passes our area. But relief is in
sight as more seasonal temperatures are on tap for next week. Highs
will be in the low to mid 80s and lows may fall into the 50s! More on
that later. Have a safe and happy weekend!