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 >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 16 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Mar 11:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Bowden WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and thunderstorms before 4am, then rain likely. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Rain and thunderstorms before 4am, then rain likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of snow and freezing rain before 11am, then a slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy, with a northwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 42. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Bowden WV
 39°N 79.59°W (Elev. 3268 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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