Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Overcast

59°F

15°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.1 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 11:56 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Wayne County Airport KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Low around 56. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 54. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 56. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Light south wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 54. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Wayne County Airport KY
 36.89°N 84.88°W (Elev. 997 ft)
12:05 pm EST Feb 18, 2026
12pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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