Strong, Gusty Winds Expected Across the Area Today

Strong, gusty winds are expected across the area today as a deep area of low pressure moves well north of the area. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph are expected this afternoon across much of the area, with gusts in excess of 55 mph possible across the northern lowlands and mountains. This could result in some tree damage and power outages across the area. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Partly Cloudy

47°F

8°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed S 14 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 13 Mar 11:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Bowden WV

High Wind Warning March 13, 12:41pm until March 13, 08:00pm
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High Wind Warning
  •  
    High Wind Warning March 13, 12:41pm until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    High Wind Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 54 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 65 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy, with a southwest wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday
Rain. High near 65. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Bowden WV
 38.98°N 79.59°W (Elev. 2198 ft)
8:13 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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