Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents for most of the Atlantic Shoreline; Record Heat for the West

Hurricane Erin continues to track northward. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge conditions will increase for the Outer Banks today and portions of coastal Virginia. Life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Major to extreme HeatRisk with new record high temperatures are expected for many areas of the western U.S. this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Partly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.02 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Aug 7:51 am EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Blue Grass VA

Today
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
T-storms
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 77 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 78 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Saturday

A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.