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

Taylor County Airport (KAAS)

Lat: 37.36°NLon: 85.31°WElev: 921ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 May 2:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Elk Horn KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.  Low around 64. South wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 80. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 79 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 77. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 64. South wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Elk Horn KY
 37.3°N 85.29°W (Elev. 801 ft)
1:12 am EDT May 6, 2024
2am EDT May 6, 2024-6pm EDT May 12, 2024
 
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