Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio Valley; Heat Continuing in the South and Southeast

Severe thunderstorms with damaging wind gusts will be possible from the mid-Mississippi Valley into parts of the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians tonight. Heavy rain associated with these storms may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts across portions of the Ohio Valley. Mid-summer heat persists from the Central Plains to the Southeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL)

Lat: 36.8°NLon: 84.2°WElev: 1165ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Aug 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Emlyn KY

Flood Watch August 12, 01:19am until August 12, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch August 12, 01:19am until August 12, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Wed

    Flood Watch

  • Overnight

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Patchy fog after 1am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southwest wind.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Emlyn KY
 36.71°N 84.14°W (Elev. 958 ft)
11:11 pm EDT Aug 11, 2026
1am EDT Aug 12, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2026
 
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