Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Taylor County Airport (KAAS)

Lat: 37.36°NLon: 85.31°WElev: 921ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	SW 10 mph
Barometer	30.11 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	9 Sep 7:15 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Fairplay KY

Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Patchy fog between 10pm and 1am. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Tuesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.