Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible Wednesday Afternoon into Wednesday Night

Unsettled weather develops Wednesday afternoon and evening in the form of strong to severe thunderstorms. Storms will be capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. The potential for severe thunderstorms is highest across southeast OH, northeast KY, and northwest WV, but could also occur in locations further southeast. Please stay weather aware 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.

Partly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 22 May 10:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Helvetia WV

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 72. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 57. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 57 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 72. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Low around 57. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Memorial Day
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Helvetia WV
 38.73°N 80.08°W (Elev. 2838 ft)
7:38 am EDT May 22, 2024
11am EDT May 22, 2024-6pm EDT May 28, 2024
 
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