Strong Storms Possible Today, with Flooding Concerns Through the Weekend

Rounds of showers and storms are expected today through Saturday night. Locally heavy rain could result in flash flooding, especially on Friday and Saturday. In addition, isolated strong storms are possible this afternoon and evening, with the threat being damaging winds. Please keep updated on the latest 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.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Jul 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Bartow WV

Flood Watch until July 12, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch until July 12, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Sun

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 69 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Areas of fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Areas Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 69. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 9pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 68. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Bartow WV
 38.65°N 79.64°W (Elev. 3852 ft)
2:49 pm EDT Jul 9, 2026
2pm EDT Jul 9, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 15, 2026
 
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