Severe Thunderstorm and Fire Weather Threats in the Central U.S. Today; Strong Storm in Western Alaska

There is an Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe thunderstorms today with threats for significant severe hail and tornado potential over southern Iowa into northern Missouri and west-central Illinois. Elevated to critical fire weather is possible today due to gusty winds and dry conditions over parts of the southern High Plains and northeastern Montana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elkins, Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field (KEKN)

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 16 Apr 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Durbin WV

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 68 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 9 to 14 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 11 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 66 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    Low: 50 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 25 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 63 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 47 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am.  High near 58. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    High: 58 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 40 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 50 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 9 to 14 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. South wind 11 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind 22 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 58. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Durbin WV
 38.51°N 79.89°W (Elev. 4147 ft)
2:33 pm EDT Apr 16, 2024
5pm EDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2024
 
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