Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	N 5 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	3 Aug 2:51 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Franklin WV

Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
then Patchy
Fog
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Patchy Fog
then Partly
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Patchy
Fog
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tuesday

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

Patchy fog between 1am and 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.