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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. 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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed NW 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 3 May 2:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Riverton WV

Freeze Warning May 3, 03:07am until May 3, 09:00am
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Freeze Warning
  •  
    Freeze Warning May 3, 03:07am until May 3, 09:00am

    NOW until 9:00am Sun

    Freeze Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 29 °F

    Frost

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Widespread frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Frost then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread frost. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Widespread frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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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:
2:23 am EDT May 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am EDT May 3, 2026-6pm EDT May 9, 2026
 
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