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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. 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.

Light Rain

47°F

8°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Apr 5:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Franklin WV

Frost Advisory May 1, 12:00am until May 1, 08:00am
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Frost Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light west wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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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:
5:17 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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