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Showers and Thunderstorms Bring Flooding Concerns through Sunday

Rounds of heavy showers and storms are expected into tonight. The greatest threat will be across southern portions of the forecast area, where the Flood Watch for Flash Flooding remains in effect until 11 PM EDT. Locally heavy rain could result in flash flooding. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Jul 11:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Pickens WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Pickens WV
 38.62°N 80.13°W (Elev. 3524 ft)
Last Update:
11:20 am EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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