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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1023.0 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 6 Apr 7:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Blue Grass VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Blue Grass VA
 38.59°N 79.53°W (Elev. 2487 ft)
Last Update:
7:53 am EDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am EDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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