Dense fog with visibilities down to one quarter mile or less have developed along the rivers from California PA on south into West Virginia early this morning. The fog should continue for a few more hours and then burn off rapidly by 8 or 9 am this morning.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Rachel, WV
Updated 2026-09-26 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 26587
Now62°F
Overcast
High / Low67° / 46°
Rain chance16%
Wind6 mph
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Hourly
Next hours
Now62°12% rain
62°12% rain1 PM64°11% rain
64°11% rain2 PM66°10% rain
66°10% rain3 PM67°10% rain
67°10% rain4 PM67°9% rain
67°9% rain5 PM
66°9% rain
66°9% rain6 PM65°12% rain
65°12% rain7 PM61°21% rain
61°21% rain8 PM
58°24% rain
58°24% rain9 PM57°26% rain
57°26% rain10 PM55°28% rain
55°28% rain11 PM
54°19% rain
54°19% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-09-26
67° 46°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
68° 48°Overcast
Rain 16%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
62° 51°Overcast
Rain 75%Gust 5 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like57°F
Humidity52%
Pressure30.09 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind6 mph N
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise07:12 AM
Sunset07:12 PM
Moonrise07:02 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours
Key weather changes ahead
Warmest hour3 PM · 67°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 48°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 39%
Strongest gusts9 PM · 16 mph
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 28%).
Light layers should work
It feels like 57°F with winds near 6 mph.
Best window: 4 PM
67°F, 9% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Driving conditions look generally normal
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.
Good conditions for an easy run
Current temperature is 62°F, wind 6 mph, rain chance up to 28%.
Moderate UV protection recommended
UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Local weather characteristics in Rachel
West Virginia's mountainous terrain strongly affects local weather. Higher elevations are cooler and snowier, while valleys can have very different temperatures and fog conditions.
Rachel is part of the South weather region. The forecast point is near 39.52°N latitude and 80.30°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Rachel weather today
Overcast and 62°F in Rachel, WV. Today's high is 67°F with a 16% rain chance. Winds are around 6 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 52%, pressure is 30.09 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Rachel
Sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 68°F and a low near 48°F. The maximum rain chance is 16%.
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