Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.14 in (1019.2 mb)
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Aug 2:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Russell Springs KY

Heat Advisory August 16, 02:54am until August 16, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory August 16, 02:54am until August 16, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sun

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Light south wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Russell Springs KY
 37.11°N 85.06°W (Elev. 1050 ft)
1:25 am CDT Aug 16, 2026
2am CDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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