Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL)

Lat: 36.8°NLon: 84.2°WElev: 1165ft.

Fair

56°F

13°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 8:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles E Parkers Lake KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Low around 60. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 5pm.  High near 77. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 60. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 5pm. High near 77. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles E Parkers Lake KY
 36.84°N 84.38°W (Elev. 1004 ft)
8:11 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
9am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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