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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding are Possible Today Across Much of the Area

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in advance of a slow-moving cold front, with the primary hazard being damaging winds. An isolated tornado or two could also occur. In addition, heavy downpours from slow-moving and/or training storms could result in flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1006.2 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 2 Aug 4:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Whitmer WV

Flood Watch August 2, 05:05pm until August 3, 12:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch August 2, 05:05pm until August 3, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Low around 62. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Low around 62. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Whitmer WV
 38.8°N 79.56°W (Elev. 3235 ft)
Last Update:
2:34 pm EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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