Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

52°F

11°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 30 Apr 12:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Cabins WV

Freeze Warning May 1, 12:00am until May 1, 08:00am
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Freeze Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday
Showers likely after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Cabins WV
 38.97°N 79.28°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
10:54 am EDT Apr 30, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 30, 2026-6pm EDT May 6, 2026
 
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