West Virginia Emergency Management Division

05/28/2026

💬 Don't miss the WorkForce WV Statewide Virtual Job Fair on June 3 from 1:00-3:30 p.m.! Dress for success, find a calm spot, and connect with top employers. Register today and take the first step to your new career! https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/8e597232-3066-4c1c-b0b6-9983d06b989e/monthly-statewide-virtual-job-fair-june-2026/attendee

05/27/2026

TODAY'S FORECAST: Short Term:
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today.
Some storms later today could be strong to severe.
Damaging winds is the primary hazard, while some hail could also occur.
Heavy rain is possible once again today, with flash flood concerns continuing.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for much of the area until 2 AM Thursday.
Shower/storm chances steadily taper from north to south throughout tonight.
High temperatures today will be near normal.

Outlook:
The chance for rain lingers Thursday morning across southern WV and southwest VA.
Mainly dry conditions then persist across the area into at least early next week.
Seasonable temperatures continue.

05/27/2026

We released a new Lightning Safety Guide for Sports and Special Events developed in coordination with the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security - NCS⁴ at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Guide provides practical, scalable guidance for venue owners, operators, and event organizers highlighting:

🔹 Why lightning poses a serious and unpredictable risk to outdoor events
🔹 The importance of preparation, clear decision points, and defined roles
🔹 Best practices for lightning monitoring, protective actions, and event operations
🔹 Provides “tear away” checklists for small and large events

Read the guide and implement best practices into your lightning safety plan. Link in the comments.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

FLOOD WATCH, STORMS CONTINUE TODAY: A Marginal Risk for Severe Thunderstorms is in place across much of the area today.
The Flash Flood Watch remains unchanged, running until 2 AM Thursday morning.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS / IMPACTS
Rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected today.
Some storms this afternoon and evening could be strong to severe.
The primary hazard is damaging winds, although some hail could also occur.
Heavy rain is likely within thunderstorms, with flash flooding concerns continuing across the region.
Areas that have received heavy rainfall in the past few days will be most susceptible to flooding.
Showers and storms will steadily taper off from north to south late this evening through tonight.
Mainly dry weather is expected from Thursday into early next week.

05/27/2026

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05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Patchy dense fog has developed in some areas overnight. Use caution and be prepared for changing visibility if driving this morning. Thereafter, a meandering front will bring additional rounds of showers and some storms through Wednesday. Locally heavy downpours could lead to instances of flash flooding, especially on Wednesday. Areas that have received heavy rainfall the past few days will be most susceptible to flash flooding. A cold front will then push south of the area for Thursday and Friday, bringing dry weather for much of the region. Remember - Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

05/26/2026

FLOOD WATCH FOR TOMORROW: A Flood Watch has been issued for central and northern West Virginia, southeast Ohio, and portions of northeast Kentucky from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night.
A Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall will be in place across these same areas on Wednesday.
WEATHER HIGHLIGHTS / IMPACTS
What: Flash flooding is possible due to rounds of heavy rainfall.
When: Wednesday morning through Wednesday night.
Confidence: Medium to High.

05/22/2026

Showers will continue during the overnight hours, along with cloudy, and cool conditions.