Todays weather in Huntington WV - Wednesday - 13 May 2026

(00:00:00) Todays weather in Huntington WV - Wednesday - 13 May 2026 (00:00:36) Storm Timing and Wind Threat (00:01:18) Lowland Vulnerability (00:01:52) Evening Commute Conditions (00:02:38) What to Wear and Prepare (00:03:16) Closing Watchpoints Tonight Huntington WV is under an active wind advisory today, and this episode walks you through everything you need to know before you head out the door. Sustained south winds of 15 to 25 knots are expected throughout the day, with gusts up to 30 knots — and within the strongest storm cells, damaging gusts are possible. The advisory runs until 10 PM tonight.Rain probability sits at 80 percent, with storms developing after midday and concentrating through the evening commute. That means reduced visibility, wet roads, and gusty wind all hitting at the same time for drivers heading home. If you have flexibility, getting home before 5 PM gives you a cleaner window.Huntington's lowland valley geography is a key factor today. The city's position tends to amplify wind exposure during strong systems, putting trees and power lines at elevated risk. Secure any loose outdoor items — furniture, trash bins, anything that can catch wind — before you leave this morning.For what to wear: the high reaches 72 degrees this afternoon, but that warmth disappears fast once rain and wind arrive. A waterproof outer layer is the right call. Leaving it in the car is not good enough today.The one uncertainty to track: exact storm arrival after midday isn't pinned down precisely. Early or late afternoon are both possible. Move any outdoor plans to the morning hours and treat the full afternoon and evening as active. Stay near your alerts, check conditions before you drive, and give yourself more time than you think you need.This episode includes AI-generated content.