Hourly Weather | Today Thursday, July 2, 2026
Active Weather Warnings
Charleston, West Virginia
11 PM
Cloudy Night
82°
Feels Like 91°
0
Humidity: 79%
UV Index: 0
Wind: 2 mph

Hourly Air Quality Forecast - AQI (US EPA)

11 PM
57 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5
Details

Pollutant Concentrations:

  • PM2.5: 15.28 µg/m³
  • PM10: 16.49 µg/m³
  • O3: 0.021 ppm
  • NO2: 2.6 ppb
  • SO2: 0.3 ppb
  • CO: 0.11 ppm

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; some pollutants may pose a risk for a small number of unusually sensitive people.

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Charleston

Severe Expected Likely

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 12:21PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Jul 2, 12:21 PM Jul 3, 10:00 PM
WHAT: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106.

WHERE: Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and
central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

WHEN: Until 10 PM EDT Friday.

IMPACTS: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Updated: Jul 2, 7:20 PM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued June 29 at 6:49PM EDT until July 3 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Jun 30, 11:00 AM Jul 3, 10:00 PM
WHAT: Heat index values over 100 degrees expected.

WHERE: Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest
Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern,
and western West Virginia.

WHEN: From 11 AM Tuesday to 10 PM EDT Friday.

IMPACTS: Hot afternoon temperatures and high humidity raises the
risk for heat illnesses.
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Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Updated: Jun 29, 11:56 PM Source: NWS Alert