Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL)

Lat: 36.8°NLon: 84.2°WElev: 1165ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Apr 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Barbourville KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely.  Low around 44. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 44. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Barbourville KY
 36.83°N 83.91°W (Elev. 1129 ft)
1:30 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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