Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Madison Municipal Airport (KIMS)

Lat: 38.76°NLon: 85.47°WElev: 819ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 May 7:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Prestonville KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am.  High near 76. East wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight.  New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7am. High near 76. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 6 mph becoming southwest after midnight. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Prestonville KY
 38.66°N 85.26°W (Elev. 728 ft)
3:11 pm EDT May 5, 2024
7pm EDT May 5, 2024-6pm EDT May 12, 2024
 
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