BRIDGEPORT, West Virginia — If you have outdoor plans this Sunday, you need to change them.
Two separate rounds of severe thunderstorms are on the way, and both carry the risk of heavy rain, flooding, and damaging winds. This is not a situation to watch casually — it is one to prepare for now.
First round hits before sunrise
The first batch of storms rolls in after midnight and pushes through the morning hours.
Rain could be heavy at times, and flooding is possible. The good news is that these storms should move east and out of the state before noon.
A short window of calmer weather follows in the late morning and early afternoon.
Afternoon round is the bigger threat
The second and more dangerous round arrives around 3:00 PM.
Rain will again be very heavy. But with the heat of the day adding energy to the atmosphere, this round brings a real threat of damaging winds on top of flooding.
These storms should clear the state by around sunset — but the hours before that could be rough.
What comes after the storms
A cold front moves through on Monday, but its timing has slowed. Expect showers and a possible thunderstorm to linger into Monday afternoon.
Monday’s storms are not expected to be severe. Once the front passes, humidity finally starts to drop — likely Monday evening into Tuesday.
When do we get a break
Tuesday is your first fully dry day. Expect more sunshine than clouds and noticeably lower humidity — a welcome change after a rough stretch.
Wednesday brings clouds back by evening, with a few showers possible. A stronger cold front Thursday could bring another round of storms. The following weekend looks dry for now, but that could change if the front stalls over the Ohio Valley.
Stay alert today and tonight
Flooding is the immediate concern tonight. Do not wait until morning to take precautions.
If you live in a low-lying area or near a creek or river, stay informed and have a plan ready.
Are you prepared for tonight’s storms, or have you already seen flooding in your area? Drop a comment below and let your neighbors know what is happening on the ground.