Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. Please keep updated on the latest 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.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 7 Mar 3:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Elkins WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 51. West wind around 8 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.

    Low: 51 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 8am.  High near 61. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 51. West wind around 8 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.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 61. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Elkins WV
 38.94°N 79.86°W (Elev. 1988 ft)
4:07 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
4pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
 
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