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Latest Drought Statement May 15, 2026

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Jackson, Carroll Airport (KJKL)

Lat: 37.59°NLon: 83.31°WElev: 1381ft.

Light Rain Fog

66°F

19°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	30.12 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint	65°F (18°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Last update	20 May 6:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Avawam KY

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

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Severe T-storm Watch until May 20, 09:00pm
NOW until 9:00pm Wed
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Patchy
Fog
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Showers and
Patchy Fog
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Showers
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

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 northwest 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 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. High near 73. 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 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

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, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.