Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pikeville Pike County Airport and Hatcher Field (KPBX)

Lat: 37.56°NLon: 82.57°WElev: 1473ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 15 Aug 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mc Dowell KY

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Patchy fog after 2am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 73 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 99. Calm wind.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. West southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Mc Dowell KY
 37.44°N 82.72°W (Elev. 1112 ft)
7:27 am EDT Aug 15, 2026
10am EDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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