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Afternoon showers along a stalled front today, cold front Monday. |
A sinking frontal boundary early this morning will set up residency over the area today. Potential for showers and perhaps a rumble of thunder will remain mainly near the mountains this afternoon and evening. A cold front brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday into Monday night. Drier conditions return for the majority of the area as high pressure moves in behind the front Tuesday into Wednesday. Get additional details in our Area Forecast Discussion... |
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Charleston, WV
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South Charleston, WV 25303
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