Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible at Times Through Saturday as the Heat Continues

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the area at times through Saturday amid continued hot weather. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard, but a few instances of severe hail are also possible. In addition, heavy downpours could lead to localized flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity Light Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Sep 12:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Bowden WV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light west wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Areas Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Light west wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Bowden WV
 38.9°N 79.72°W (Elev. 2543 ft)
1:35 am EDT Sep 4, 2026
1am EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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