Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pikeville Pike County Airport and Hatcher Field (KPBX)

Lat: 37.56°NLon: 82.57°WElev: 1473ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Apr 1:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Phelps KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms.  Low around 44. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 44. West southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Phelps KY
 37.45°N 82.13°W (Elev. 1401 ft)
11:16 am EDT Apr 17, 2026
1pm EDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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