Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 3:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Wayne County Airport KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 50 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
Wayne County Airport KY
 36.85°N 84.86°W (Elev. 963 ft)
4:11 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
4pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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