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Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NW 12 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Riverton WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 79. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Scattered showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 79. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Riverton WV
 38.74°N 79.45°W (Elev. 2598 ft)
Last Update:
10:53 am EDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm EDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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