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Latest Drought Statement May 15, 2026

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Harlan (KI35)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 83.36°WElev: 1551ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity	38%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.08 in
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	85°F (29°C)
Last update	20 May 3:55 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Wooton KY

Severe T-storm Watch until May 20, 09:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until May 20, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Patchy
Fog
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Patchy fog after 11pm. Low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. High near 72. Light north northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 79. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Saturday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Memorial Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.