Strong, Gusty Winds Expected Across the Area Today

Strong, gusty winds are expected across the area today as a deep area of low pressure moves well north of the area. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected this afternoon across much of the area, with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible across the northern lowlands and mountains. This could result in some tree damage and power outages, along with an elevated fire danger across the area today. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair and Breezy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 23 G 38 mph
Barometer 29.70 in (1006.9 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 13 Mar 2:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Dryfork WV

High Wind Warning March 13, 03:20pm until March 13, 08:00pm
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    High Wind Warning March 13, 03:20pm until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    High Wind Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 2am.  Cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 53. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly before 8pm.  Low around 12. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Windy. Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Windy.

    High: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a west wind 23 to 28 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 16 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a southeast wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Rain before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly before 8pm. Low around 12. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 15. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Dryfork WV
 38.92°N 79.46°W (Elev. 4573 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 13, 2026
3pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 20, 2026
 
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