WEST VIRGINIA — November has officially arrived, although the weather appears to be waiting for confirmation from somebody higher up.
Charleston’s forecast calls for temperatures approaching 80 degrees Tuesday, prompting residents to reconsider whether putting away the shorts constituted an act of overconfidence.
“I changed every clock in the house,” said one homeowner. “Apparently I was supposed to change the season myself, too.”
Monday offers mostly cloudy skies and a high near 69 before Tuesday climbs to approximately 78 with sunshine. Wednesday stays warm near 77, with rain chances increasing during the afternoon and rain expected overnight.
Earl described the progression as “fall briefly opening the door and summer sticking its foot in.”
Residents who spent October refusing to turn on the furnace are expected to claim vindication.
Their spouses noted that this does not explain why everyone was cold three weeks ago.
Thursday brings another chance of rain with a high near 73. By Friday, Charleston should return to a more respectable 67, with overnight temperatures dipping into the 40s.
“That’s jacket weather,” Earl confirmed. “Unless you’re the guy who wears shorts all winter, in which case we already know. You’ve told us.”
The weather desk recommends keeping an umbrella available Wednesday night and resisting the temptation to organize the seasonal clothing.
One local family has already moved its winter coats into storage, retrieved them, and placed them beside the Halloween decorations.
“We’re calling that room November,” the homeowner said.
Forecast details are for Charleston, based on the National Weather Service forecast issued November 2. Conditions vary across West Virginia, especially in the mountains. Check your local forecast for updates.
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