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 a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 7 Mar 1:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Valley Head WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 9am.  High near 58. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 58 °F

    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Light west wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 51. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 9am. High near 58. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Light west wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Valley Head WV
 38.49°N 80.06°W (Elev. 2881 ft)
1:27 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
2pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
 
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