Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 9 Aug 6:50 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Meally KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely.  Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 71. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light south southwest wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then showers likely. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Meally KY
 37.75°N 82.63°W (Elev. 1221 ft)
4:56 pm EDT Aug 9, 2026
7pm EDT Aug 9, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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