Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 1019ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 12 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 10:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Stanton KY

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Stanton KY
 37.84°N 83.86°W (Elev. 659 ft)
7:46 am EDT Sep 21, 2026
10am EDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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