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

69°F

21°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed SW 13 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 2:56 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Wayne County Airport KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Wayne County Airport KY
 36.89°N 84.88°W (Elev. 997 ft)
12:31 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
3pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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