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

2 Miles NNW 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 73. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 29 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 11am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °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 73. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 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 likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Green Bank WV
 38.42°N 79.79°W (Elev. 3045 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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