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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.27 in (1024.8 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 24 Mar 10:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Wayne County Airport KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light east southeast wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after noon. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light east southeast wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Friday
Showers, mainly after noon. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Wayne County Airport KY
 36.87°N 84.91°W (Elev. 1045 ft)
Last Update:
10:26 pm EDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm EDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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