


Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
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946 FXUS61 KRLX 101711 AFDRLX AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION National Weather Service Charleston WV 111 PM EDT Sun Aug 10 2025 .SYNOPSIS... Isolated showers and storms possible early this week, with increasing heat and humidity. Widespread showers and storms return mid to late week. && .NEAR TERM /THROUGH MONDAY/... As of 110 PM Sunday... A pop up shower or storm can`t be completely ruled out across the higher terrain during peak heating today, but overall, the area should remain relatively dry, with valley fog forming again towards morning in the deeper/favored valleys. A slight uptick in moisture will be noted on Monday as southerly flow increases slightly across the area. This will result in a greater chance for showers and storms as compared to previous days, although largely confined to the higher elevations, and capped at slight chance to low end chance. High temperatures on Monday will top out in the lower 90s across much of the lowlands. && .SHORT TERM /MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/... As of 110 PM Sunday... Temperatures will continue to tick upwards slightly Tuesday with upper ridge building overhead, with many lowland locations rebounding into the lower 90s for daytime high temperatures. An increase in moisture across the area during the period will allow for showers/storms at times, mainly during peak heating hours. Wednesday will see a greater chance for storms versus Tuesday, as a boundary across the north sags south towards the area. Storms will contain heavy downpours, and overall be slow to move in the light flow regime. Overnights will be warm and muggy. Heat indices during the period will top out in the mid to upper 90s, but at this point, are generally expected to remain just below the advisory threshold of 100, particularly as we get into mid week with greater chances for precipitation/cloud cover. && .LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... As of 110 PM Sunday... Chances for showers and storms continue across the area from mid week on from the combination of a lingering frontal boundary, and weak waves moving across the area in the increasingly moist, unstable environment. Storms will contain heavy downpours, and overall be slow to move in the light flow regime. Localized flooding will be possible, but widespread issues are not anticipated due to antecedent dry conditions. In addition, chances for severe weather look to be relatively low during the period. && .AVIATION /17Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... As of 110 PM Sunday... Patchy LIFR/VLIFR river valley fog 08-12Z Monday in deeper mountain valleys. Otherwise, VFR with light and variable winds during the period. FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY... FORECAST CONFIDENCE: High. ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Extent and intensity of fog tonight may vary from the forecast. EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION: H = HIGH: TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL. M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS. L = LOW: TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL. UTC 1HRLY 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 02 03 04 05 EDT 1HRLY 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 00 01 CRW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H HTS CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H BKW CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H EKN CONSISTENCY H H H H M H H H H H H H PKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H CKB CONSISTENCY H H H H H H H H H H H H AFTER 18Z MONDAY... IFR conditions are possible in valley fog each morning early next week, and also in mid afternoon storms. && .RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WV...None. OH...None. KY...None. VA...None. && $$ SYNOPSIS...SL NEAR TERM...SL SHORT TERM...SL LONG TERM...SL AVIATION...SL