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.

Partly Cloudy and Breezy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed W 21 G 36 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 7 Mar 4:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Bowden WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 51. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 51 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly before 8am.  High near 56. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 51. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers, mainly before 8am. High near 56. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 7 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Bowden WV
 38.93°N 79.74°W (Elev. 2979 ft)
4:52 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
4pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
 
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