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Strong Storms Possible Today, with Flooding Concerns Through the Weekend

Rounds of showers and storms are expected today through Saturday night. Locally heavy rain could result in flash flooding, especially on Friday and Saturday. In addition, isolated strong storms are possible this afternoon and evening, with the threat being damaging winds. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Rain

77°F

25°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Jul 11:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elkins WVSimilar City Names

Flood Watch until July 12, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until July 12, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Sun

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 80. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 65. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 80. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 65. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 79. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
Elkins WVSimilar City Names
 38.94°N 79.86°W (Elev. 1988 ft)
Last Update:
9:19 am EDT Jul 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Jul 9, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 15, 2026
 
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