Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Special Weather Statement

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

A Few Clouds

75°F

24°C

Humidity	58%
Wind Speed	SW 18 G 36 mph
Barometer	29.89 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	11 Mar 12:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Snowshoe WV

This Afternoon
High: 75 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 30 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Slight Chance
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 55 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 55 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers, mainly between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday

Rain and snow likely before 8am, then a slight chance of snow between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 55.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.