Local weather forecast

Weather in Baxter, WV

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 26560

Sunny
Now77°F

Sunny

High / Low80° / 67°
Rain chance80%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 4:45AM EDT until August 11 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Eastern Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Northern Preston County in northeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 445 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms produced resulted in 1.5 to 4 inches of rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Uniontown, Connellsville, South Connellsville, Farmington, Seven Springs, Fairchance, Dunbar, Markleysburg, Chalkhill, Ohiopyle, Mill Run, Indian Head and Normalville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny77°10% rain
12 PMLight rain72°77% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby73°58% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby79°29% rain
3 PMSunny78°8% rain
4 PMSunny78°9% rain
5 PMSunny78°9% rain
6 PMSunny80°8% rain
7 PMSunny77°10% rain
8 PMModerate rain71°80% rain
9 PMModerate or heavy rain shower70°71% rain
10 PMLight drizzle68°57% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
80° 67°Sunny
Rain 80%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Fog
81° 62°Fog
Rain 88%Gust 14 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Fog
82° 60°Fog
Rain 24%Gust 5 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like80°F
Humidity78%
Pressure30.02 inHg
Visibility5 mi
Wind9 mph WSW
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:29 AM
Sunset08:22 PM
Moonrise04:29 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 80% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 80°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

78°F, 8% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 5 mi; gusts may reach 24 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 77°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 80%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Baxter weather today

Sunny and 77°F in Baxter, WV. Today's high is 80°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 30.02 inHg, and visibility is about 5 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Baxter

Sunrise is at 06:29 AM and sunset is at 08:22 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 81°F and a low near 62°F. The maximum rain chance is 88%.

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