Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed W 16 G 24 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1024.2 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 12 Apr 12:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Alpha KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. South southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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Point Forecast:
Alpha KY
 36.74°N 85.01°W (Elev. 1001 ft)
7:41 am EDT Apr 12, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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