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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

A Few Clouds

59°F

15°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Apr 9:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Tallmansville WV

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 76 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 58 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 74 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 56 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 68 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 50 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 69 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 46 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 60 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Tallmansville WV
 38.85°N 80.1°W (Elev. 2300 ft)
9:25 am EDT Apr 16, 2024
10am EDT Apr 16, 2024-6pm EDT Apr 22, 2024
 
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