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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding are Possible Today Across Much of the Area

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in advance of a slow-moving cold front, with the primary hazard being damaging winds. An isolated tornado or two could also occur. In addition, heavy downpours from slow-moving and/or training storms could result in flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1008.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 5:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Valley Head WV

Flood Watch August 2, 10:00am until August 3, 12:00am
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Flood Watch

  • Today

    Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 69. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 69 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Low around 61. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 5pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 5pm. High near 69. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Low around 61. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Valley Head WV
 38.48°N 80.01°W (Elev. 3862 ft)
Last Update:
5:19 am EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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