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

Somerset, Somerset-Pulaski County - J.T. Wilson Field Airport (KSME)

Lat: 37.05°NLon: 84.62°WElev: 928ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Feb 3:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E Ferguson KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 56. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 71. Light south southeast wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. 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 56. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 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 62. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E Ferguson KY
 37.07°N 84.53°W (Elev. 997 ft)
4:11 pm EST Feb 18, 2026
4pm EST Feb 18, 2026-6pm EST Feb 25, 2026
 
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