Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Taylor County Airport (KAAS)

Lat: 37.36°NLon: 85.31°WElev: 921ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	W 12 G 18 mph
Barometer	29.76 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	1.00 mi
Last update	16 May 11:35 pm EDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Columbia KY

Flood Watch until May 17, 03:00am

Tornado Watch May 16, 10:56pm until May 17, 02:00am

Severe T-storm Warning until May 16, 11:30pm

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Flood Watch

Tornado Watch

Severe T-storm Warning

Flood Watch until May 17, 03:00am
Tornado Watch May 16, 10:56pm until May 17, 02:00am
Severe T-storm Warning until May 16, 11:30pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 65 °F
T-storms
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Low around 65. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.

Sunday Night

A chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers likely between 7am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.