Your morning West Virginia weather update A Special Weather Statement is in effect across much of West Virginia today as dry conditions and gusty winds create elevated fire danger. With humidity dropping to around 35 percent this afternoon and wind gusts reaching 20 to 30 miles per hour, any outdoor burning could quickly get out of control. This Monday starts mild with temperatures in the low 60s, but we're heading for a warm afternoon high near 80 degrees around 5 P.M.