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Weather in Charleston, West Virginia

10:11 PM
Now
Cloudy Night
84° F
Feels Like 93°
Precipitation 0 %
Wind 2 mph
Humidity 75 %
Today
Hot Day
Day 97°
Night 70°
Precipitation 25 %
Wind 2 mph
UV Index (0 - 11+) 11

Warning: Extreme UV Index Today: 11

Overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays can cause sunburn and increase the risk of developing skin cancer, including melanoma. Protect yourself by wearing clothing that covers your skin, sunglasses, and a hat. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher every two hours, even on cloudy days. Minimize direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 AM to 4 PM) to reduce the risk.

Charleston Weather Forecast Updated

Air Quality in Charleston

NOW
56 AQI
Moderate air quality Dominant pollutant: PM2.5

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM2.5 14.92 µg/m³
PM10 16.15 µg/m³
O3 0.025 ppm
NO2 2.3 ppb
SO2 0.4 ppb
CO 0.11 ppm
NH3 0 µg/m³
NO 0 µg/m³
PM2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm
PM10 – Inhalable particles <10μm
O3 – Ozone
NO2 – Nitrogen dioxide
SO2 – Sulfur dioxide
CO – Carbon monoxide
NH3 – Ammonia
NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)
PM2.514.92 µg/m³
PM1016.15 µg/m³
O349.42 µg/m³
NO24.35 µg/m³
SO20.96 µg/m³
CO121.43 µg/m³
NH30 µg/m³
NO0 µg/m³

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