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

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 14 G 29 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Mar 3:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Green Bank WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 27 °F

    Breezy.
    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 11am.  High near 32. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 21 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 11am. High near 32. Breezy, with a northwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 41. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Green Bank WV
 38.37°N 79.74°W (Elev. 3862 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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