Severe Thunderstorms Likely in the Central U.S.; Flooding Possible for portions of Oklahoma/Texas/Arkansas and the Marianas.

Severe thunderstorms are likely from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. An Enhanced (level 3 of 5) risk is in effect. Flash flooding is possible across portions of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas on Friday. A Slight (level 2 of 4) risk is in effect. Flooding rain may impact Guam and the Marianas through next week. 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

70°F

21°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 1:51 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Canaan Hgts WV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers.  Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 50. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 67. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly before 1am.  Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 1am. Low around 50. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 67. Southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Canaan Hgts WV
 39.09°N 79.32°W (Elev. 3638 ft)
12:53 pm EST Mar 5, 2026
2pm EST Mar 5, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
 
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