Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Pikeville Pike County Airport and Hatcher Field (KPBX)

Lat: 37.56°NLon: 82.57°WElev: 1473ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity	42%
Wind Speed	S 8 G 24 mph
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	56°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	82°F (28°C)
Last update	18 Apr 1:35 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Raccoon KY

This Afternoon
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Sunday
High: 60 °F
Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 59 °F
Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 38 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. 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. Low around 45. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers before 7am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Sunday Night

A chance of sprinkles between 11pm and 3am, then a chance of showers or sprinkles after 3am. Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 38.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 75.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 10%.