SUMMARY: Jay’s 11 p.m. weather update for Friday, 06/13/25, reports ongoing strong showers and thunderstorms in northern areas. The severe thunderstorm warning for northern Nicholas County was canceled as the storm moved out, but warnings remain for northern counties and a flash flood warning exists until 12:45 a.m. for west central Pocahontas County. Rain continues east into Greenbrier Valley and Virginia, with weakened storms in southern coal fields. More rounds of rain and storms are expected through Saturday and Monday, with heavy rain causing potential ponding and flooding. Highs will be in the upper 70s to mid-80s and lows in the 60s, making for a warm, wet weekend.

Strong showers and storms are rolling through the region at this hour. More storms are forecasted as the weekend continues, and more flooding is possible in some areas.

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SUMMARY: The West Virginia State Board of Education voted to follow state law, rejecting Governor Patrick Morrissey’s executive order allowing religious vaccine exemptions for students. While the Department of Health continues granting exemptions, county school boards are directed not to accept them, creating confusion. The ACLU’s lawsuit challenging the executive order remains important, aiming to clarify conflicts between state entities. The ACLU supports the board’s decision, opposing executive overreach and emphasizing legislative authority. Kanawha and other counties will comply with state law, with very few vaccine exemptions granted so far. Morrissey criticized the board’s decision as infringing on religious liberties.

After the West Virginia State Board of Education voted on Wednesday to go against Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s executive order and not allow for religious exemptions for school vaccines, American Civil Liberties Union West Virginia Legal Director Aubrey Sparks said the lawsuit challenging the legality of the executive order still stands. She said it could now be used to provide further clarity between the differing state entities.

FULL STORY: https://wchstv.com/news/local/aclu-lawsuit-over-morriseys-vaccine-order-can-still-provide-clarity-after-boe-decision#
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SUMMARY: Jay’s 11 p.m. Weather for Wednesday 06/12/25 reports a noticeable haze and thicker smoke over southern West Virginia, especially near I-64 mile marker 124. Temperatures in Beckley peaked near 80°F, currently around 65°F, with calm winds and 75% humidity, creating a muggy night. No precipitation is expected now, but an approaching storm from the northwest will bring showers Friday through the weekend, increasing flood risks due to heavy, persistent storms. Temperatures will hold in the lower 80s, cooling slightly with rain. Nighttime lows remain comfortable in the 60s, offering typical West Virginia summer conditions despite daytime heat and smoky haze.

Smoke and haze are present this evening and will persist for the next few days. However, while showers and storms will arrive by Friday night and wash the smoke away, the persistent rains bring other possible issues.

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