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

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 7:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Wayne County Airport KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Light south wind.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 60. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    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 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Light south wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 82. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 60. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
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 50%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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:
3 Miles NW Wayne County Airport KY
 36.89°N 84.88°W (Elev. 997 ft)
8:11 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
8am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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