A cold front is sweeping through Huntington, WV Thursday, bringing scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, and tricky afternoon commute conditions. Get your full local weather forecast — what to wear, when to expect the heaviest rain, and how to plan your day.
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A cold front is sweeping through West Virginia today, and for Huntington that means rain, thunderstorms, and a commute you'll want to prepare for before you walk out the door. This isn't a minor shower passing through.
The high today reaches near seventy-two degrees, which sounds mild enough. But considerable cloudiness holds throughout the day, so that warmth won't feel like much.
Here's what matters for your schedule. There's a fifty percent chance of rain showers through the day, with scattered thunderstorms developing in the afternoon window.
Winds are running west-southwest at ten to twenty miles per hour throughout the day. Storms could push those gusts higher, though peak gust speeds aren't confirmed.
The practical read for Thursday: waterproof jacket, layers underneath. The seventy-two degree high sounds warm, but with cloud cover all day and wind, it won't feel like it.
May cold fronts like this are a known feature of West Virginia spring weather. The season brings organized storm threats, and this system is a textbook example.
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