Flash Flooding Due to Heavy Thunderstorms Remains Possible Through Monday Night

Heavy showers and storms remain possible across the region through Monday night, as high water lingers across portions of the area from prior rainfall. Heavy downpours within storms could result in additional instances of flash flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday night. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until August 18, 02:00 AM EDT

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	97%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 4:51 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Valley Head WV

Flood Watch August 17, 05:12am until August 18, 02:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch August 17, 05:12am until August 18, 02:00am
NOW until 2:00am Tue
Flood Watch
Overnight
Low: 64 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 61 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 74 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 73. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 74.

Wednesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Thursday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.