Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 1:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Seneca Rocks WV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then showers after 2am.  Low around 44. West wind 9 to 11 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.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 2pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Light southwest wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then showers after 2am. Low around 44. West wind 9 to 11 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.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
A chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Seneca Rocks WV
 38.89°N 79.32°W (Elev. 1949 ft)
2:23 am EDT Apr 18, 2026
2am EDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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