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.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 11:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Green Bank WV

  • This Afternoon

    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.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, mainly before 1am, then rain after 1am.  Low around 30. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    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 58.

    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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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 before 1am, then rain after 1am. Low around 30. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 39. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 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 26. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Green Bank WV
 38.44°N 79.81°W (Elev. 2697 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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