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.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 16 Aug 8:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Bowden WV

Flood Watch August 16, 09:48am until August 17, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch August 16, 09:48am until August 17, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 65. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 76. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after noon. High near 78. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 65. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. 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 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Bowden WV
 38.9°N 79.72°W (Elev. 2543 ft)
8:19 am EDT Aug 16, 2026
9am EDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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