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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding are Possible Today Across Much of the Area

Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening in advance of a slow-moving cold front, with the primary hazard being damaging winds. An isolated tornado or two could also occur. In addition, heavy downpours from slow-moving and/or training storms could result in flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SE 7 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1008.8 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 2 Aug 3:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Elkins WV

Flood Watch August 2, 10:00am until August 3, 12:00am
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Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Elkins WV
 38.98°N 79.85°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
Last Update:
2:34 am EDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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