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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 2 May 2:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Franklin WV

Freeze Watch May 3, 02:00am until May 3, 09:00am
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Freeze Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Widespread frost between 2am and 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Frost

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Frost then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
Widespread frost between 2am and 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday
Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers. Low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers. High near 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Franklin WV
 38.67°N 79.38°W (Elev. 2831 ft)
Last Update:
2:24 am EDT May 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 2, 2026-6pm EDT May 8, 2026
 
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