Flash Flooding and Strong Thunderstorms Remain Possible Through Monday morning

Heavy showers and storms continue to be possible across the area through the weekend. Some storms could be strong to severe, with the primary threat being damaging wind. 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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Heavy Rain Fog

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 16 Aug 7:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Whitmer WV

Flood Watch August 16, 08:43am until August 17, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch August 16, 08:43am until August 17, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 64. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 77. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 64. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Whitmer WV
 38.82°N 79.56°W (Elev. 2713 ft)
8:19 am EDT Aug 16, 2026
8am EDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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