Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the Eastern U.S. into next week. Several daily record temperature records are likely to be broken. Fire weather concerns will return to the central/southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 38.89° N Lon: 79.85° W Elev: 1985 ft.

Fog/Mist

49°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.8 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 5 Mar 6:51 am EST
Detailed forecast for

Western Pendleton

Today
Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog this morning. Isolated showers this morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s...except in the upper 60s at the higher elevations. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Friday
Patchy fog in the morning. Mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s...except in the mid 60s at the higher elevations. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers likely. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Breezy with highs in the upper 60s.



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