Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds are most likely over parts of the Dakotas into Minnesota from this afternoon into the overnight, with other isolated storms producing hail or wind over the northern High Plains. In the Northern Plains into the Upper Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 7 Jul 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Russell Springs KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, sunny during the morning, then mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers then
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, sunny during the morning, then mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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Point Forecast:
Russell Springs KY
 37.06°N 85.09°W (Elev. 1043 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Jul 7, 2026
1pm CDT Jul 7, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 13, 2026
 
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