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 a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 7 Mar 1:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Slatyfork WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 51. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly before 9am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 51. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly before 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Slatyfork WV
 38.37°N 80.05°W (Elev. 3579 ft)
1:27 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
2pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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