Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon into Tonight

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon into tonight across southeast Ohio and also central and northern portions of West Virginia. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary hazard, but a few instances of severe hail are also possible. Heavy downpours could lead to localized instances of flash flooding. Please keep updated on the 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.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 3 Sep 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Valley Head WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 77. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 77. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Valley Head WV
 38.61°N 79.96°W (Elev. 3094 ft)
4:05 pm EDT Sep 3, 2026
4pm EDT Sep 3, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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