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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. 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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 7:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Riverton WV

Freeze Warning May 1, 12:00am until May 1, 08:00am
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Freeze Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light west wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light west wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. 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:
7:53 pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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