News from the South - West Virginia News Feed
Apartment complex washed away in amid heavy rain, flooding in West Virginia
SUMMARY: Heavy rains and flooding devastated Marion County, West Virginia, over the weekend, severely damaging Fairmont, including an apartment complex where floodwaters washed out walls, nearly trapping tenants. Governor Patrick Morrisey toured the flood sites Monday, expressing shock at the destruction but relief that no serious injuries or missing persons were reported in Marion County, unlike the six fatalities in nearby Ohio County. Van Clark recounted narrowly escaping floodwaters by breaking apartment glass to lower water levels. The governor pledged state support for recovery efforts, urging residents to stay alert amid ongoing flood threats, emphasizing resilience and community spirit in West Virginia’s response.
Multiple buildings were damaged or destroyed following heavy rain and flooding in Marion County, West Virginia.
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Christian's Morning Forecast: A Nice Start Before More Showers
SUMMARY: Storm Watch meteorologist Christian Butler reports a mild start with temperatures in Bluefield reaching the mid-70s before cooling overnight. Currently, some fog affects Greenbryer, Nicholas, and Monroe counties, urging cautious driving. A stationary front over Florida will bring moisture northward, causing showers and storms starting tomorrow. High pressure today limits rain, but it retreats by Wednesday, the week’s rainiest day. Showers continue scattered through the weekend, with Saturday slightly clearer. Temperatures will remain above average for the next 6 to 10 days across the central and eastern U.S., paired with increased precipitation. Expect a mix of showers and storms through the extended forecast.
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Weekend Weather August 2nd
SUMMARY: Weekend Weather August 2nd: Light sprinkles are currently falling mainly near Summersville and northern communities like Oak Hill and Lewisburg, with rain expected to taper off soon. Humidity remains high, between 60 to 80 percent, causing sticky conditions typical of summer. Tonight, sprinkles will continue mostly up north with fog possible early Sunday morning. Sunday is expected to be dry and comfortable, with temperatures around 72–75°F—below the usual 80°F for this time of year. The week ahead promises mostly dry, pleasant weather with temperatures in the mid to high 70s. Tuesday and Thursday hold slight chances of rain, but overall it will be a mild, less humid week.
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Jay’s 11 p.m. Weather for Friday 08/01/25
SUMMARY: Patchy fog is affecting late Friday evening and early Saturday morning, especially near Glen Gene and Route 19. Beckley Airport’s instruments mistakenly detect fog as rain. Current temperatures include 63°F in Beckley, 73°F in Charlotte, and 75°F in Atlanta. Cool air from the northeast is causing clouds and low temperatures, with some showers south near I-77 and the I-95 corridor. Isolated showers are expected Saturday and Sunday, mainly south of Beckley into southwestern Virginia. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 70s, below normal. Rain returns Tuesday with highs nearing 80°F in some areas.
The weather is foggy tonight around the region, and the moisture stays with us for most of the weekend. But it will be cooler than what we’ve seen recently.
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