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 >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Partly Cloudy

65°F

18°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 9:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Arbovale WV

  • Today

    Today: 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 69. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly between 10pm and 1am, then rain after 1am.  Low around 27. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow and freezing rain likely before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
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 69. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 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 27. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Snow and freezing rain likely before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 33. 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.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Arbovale WV
 38.41°N 79.73°W (Elev. 3711 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
11am EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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