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 isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	W 14 G 29 mph
Barometer	29.77 in (1007.5 mb)
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	11 Mar 3:51 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Junior WV

Tornado Watch March 11, 04:33pm until March 11, 05:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch March 11, 04:33pm until March 11, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 77 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 31 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Showers
Thursday
High: 40 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 55 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 51 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 38 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 77. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 31. Southwest wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 9am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 7 to 12 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.