Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible This Afternoon and Evening

An approaching cold front will bring scattered strong to severe thunderstorms to our area later this afternoon and into the evening. Wind gusts of 58 mph or greater are the primary hazard and could down trees or cause power outages. A few instances of marginally severe hail are also possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

78°F

26°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 22 Aug 6:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Junior WV

Severe T-storm Watch August 22, 07:23pm until August 22, 09:00pm
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    Severe T-storm Watch August 22, 07:23pm until August 22, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sat

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 3am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 60. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Junior WV
 38.98°N 79.91°W (Elev. 2267 ft)
5:05 pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
7pm EDT Aug 22, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 29, 2026
 
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