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Showers and Thunderstorms Bring Flooding Concerns through Sunday

Rounds of heavy showers and storms are expected into Sunday night. The greatest threat will be across southern portions of the area, where the Flood Watch for Flash Flooding has been extended into Sunday night. Locally heavy rain could result in flash flooding. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bluefield, Mercer County Airport (KBLF)

Lat: 37.3°NLon: 81.21°WElev: 2858ft.

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Jul 2:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elkhorn WV

Flood Watch July 12, 03:08am until July 12, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch July 12, 03:08am until July 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 75. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elkhorn WV
 37.35°N 81.43°W (Elev. 1601 ft)
Last Update:
2:34 am EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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