WHSV Detailed Forecast

VALLEY - The front has moved to our east so the threat of severe weather has passed. There will be scattered showers this afternoon with a high around 70. We should see a little better day on Saturday with a 40% chance of showers in the morning followed by decreasing clouds in the afternoon. On Mother's Day look for the rain to return with some showers entering the area by the afternoon. Expect temperatures to remain below the seasonal norms as we move into next week. WEST VIRGINIA - Look for a chance of showers through the weekend as temperatures drop below the seasonal norms as we move into next week, our best chance of more rain comes on Mother's Day and Monday ... Mother Nature is in no rush to bring on summer as temps will stay below normal for much of next week.

Yesterday's High: 71 Yesterday's Low: 63 Today's Normal High: 72 Today's Normal Low: 46 Record High Temp/Year: 94/1963 Record Low Temp/Year: 25/1947 Sunrise This Morning: 6:09 am Sunset Tonight: 8:15 pm Year to Date Rainfall/YTD Average: 9.29"/8.88" Month to Date Rainfall/MTD Average: 0.52"/3.46"

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