Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Wise / Lonesome Pine (KLNP)

Lat: 36.98°NLon: 82.53°WElev: 2680ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.25 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 6 Aug 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Thornton KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 82. Light west wind.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm.  Patchy fog after midnight.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light south wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm.  Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  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

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 82. Light west wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light south wind.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 5pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
Thornton KY
 37.15°N 82.72°W (Elev. 1522 ft)
5:01 pm EDT Aug 6, 2026
5pm EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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