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Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Rain and High Winds in Hawaii

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring widespread critical fire weather today across the central and southern High Plains. Heavy rain and thunderstorms may bring flooding to Hawaii through today. High winds across the islands may result in high surf, power outages, property damage, and difficult travel. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

1°F

-17°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.28 in (1031.1 mb)
Dewpoint -2°F (-19°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 9 Feb 8:51 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Riverton WV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Light southwest wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Riverton WV
 38.7°N 79.46°W (Elev. 2244 ft)
Last Update:
9:07 am EST Feb 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Feb 9, 2026-6pm EST Feb 15, 2026
 
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