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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 79.85°WElev: 1985ft.

Overcast

42°F

6°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 13 Mar 10:51 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field WV

Wind Advisory March 13, 11:25am until March 13, 08:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory March 13, 11:25am until March 13, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Wind Advisory

  • Today

    High: 58 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 64 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am.  Low around 17. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. West wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Rain. High near 64. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then a chance of snow between 8pm and 2am. Low around 17. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A chance of snow between 8am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
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Point Forecast:
Elkins-Randolph County-Jennings Randolph Field WV
 38.89°N 79.86°W (Elev. 1985 ft)
8:13 am EDT Mar 13, 2026
11am EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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