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

2 Miles E Durbin 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 72. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet.  Low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Sleet

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, snow, and sleet likely before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 2pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

    High: 52 °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 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °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 72. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain, snow, and sleet likely before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Durbin WV
 38.55°N 79.8°W (Elev. 2897 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
11am EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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