Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Harlan (KI35)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 83.36°WElev: 1551ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Apr 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Cornettsville KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light west northwest wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely.  Low around 44. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light west northwest wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. Light south wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 44. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Cornettsville KY
 37.11°N 83.09°W (Elev. 997 ft)
1:30 pm EDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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