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

Pikeville Pike County Airport and Hatcher Field (KPBX)

Lat: 37.56°NLon: 82.57°WElev: 1473ft.

Fog

68°F

20°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 0.15 mi
Last update 6 Aug 7:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Elkhorn City KY

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Areas of fog before 11am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. Light and variable wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Areas Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Areas of fog before 10am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Areas Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. Light and variable wind.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light south wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Areas of fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 99. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 86. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Elkhorn City KY
 37.31°N 82.34°W (Elev. 787 ft)
6:41 am EDT Aug 6, 2026
7am EDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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