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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

49°F

9°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 24 Mar 11:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW Stearns KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Stearns KY
 36.66°N 84.71°W (Elev. 1129 ft)
Last Update:
11:26 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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