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

3 Miles WSW Red Creek WV

Tornado Watch March 11, 04:20pm until March 11, 05:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch March 11, 04:20pm until March 11, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 74 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 29 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then
Rain/Sleet
Thursday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Friday
High: 52 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Rain showers before 5am, then rain showers likely, possibly mixed with sleet. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 29. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 48.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.