Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fog/Mist

48°F

9°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.12 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	5 Mar 5:51 am EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Franklin WV

Today
High: 68 °F
Scattered
T-storms and
Patchy Dense
Fog
Tonight
Low: 54 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Scattered
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 68 °F
Patchy Fog
then
Scattered
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 61 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 66 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Isolated showers, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Patchy dense fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

Scattered showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then scattered showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Tuesday

A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.