Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.14 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	27 Apr 4:51 am EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Riverton WV

Today
High: 67 °F
Patchy Fog
then Sunny
Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 53 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 42 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 55 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 66. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 66. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Saturday

A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.