Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	NW 8 mph
Barometer	30.19 in (1020.9 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	6 Aug 4:51 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Riverton WV

This Afternoon
High: 74 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Monday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 74. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

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. High near 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Monday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 50%.