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Severe Thunderstorms in Portions of the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

A few severe thunderstorms with large hail, are expected across parts of the middle and upper Mississippi River Valley tonight through early morning. Snow and a wintry mix overnight in the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes can cause hazardous travel conditions. Fire weather concerns continue for a large portion of the central and southern High Plains and Four Corners region this evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Fair

54°F

12°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.2 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill53°F (12°C)
Last update 31 Mar 1:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Cabins WV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Isolated showers between 8am and 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East wind around 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Isolated showers between 8am and 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 65. East wind around 8 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Cabins WV
 38.97°N 79.28°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
Last Update:
2:23 am EDT Mar 31, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EDT Mar 31, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 6, 2026
 
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