Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 7 Mar 5:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Helvetia WV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 50. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 11am.  High near 57. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 33. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 50. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 11am. High near 57. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Helvetia WV
 38.73°N 80.08°W (Elev. 2838 ft)
5:17 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
6pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
 
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