Flash Flooding and Severe Thunderstorms Remain Possible Through Monday morning

Heavy showers and storms continue to be possible across the area through the weekend. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for much of the area until 8 PM. Heavy downpours within storms could also result in flash flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect into Monday morning. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

A Few Clouds

83°F

28°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed W 6 G 17 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 16 Aug 3:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Helvetia WV

Flood Watch August 16, 04:44pm until August 17, 08:00am
Severe T-storm Watch August 16, 04:44pm until August 16, 08:00pm
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Flood Watch
Severe T-storm Watch
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    Flood Watch August 16, 04:44pm until August 17, 08:00am
    Severe T-storm Watch August 16, 04:44pm until August 16, 08:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 76 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms.  Widespread dense fog, mainly after 4am. Low around 65. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers and
    Dense Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. High near 75. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers and
    Dense Fog

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Widespread dense fog, mainly after 4am. Low around 65. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly before 9am. High near 75. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Helvetia WV
 38.74°N 80.11°W (Elev. 3117 ft)
3:35 pm EDT Aug 16, 2026
4pm EDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2026
 
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