Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed W 16 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.39 in (1030.6 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 12:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Blue Grass VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Blue Grass VA
 38.59°N 79.53°W (Elev. 2487 ft)
10:54 am EDT Mar 29, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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