Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Jackson, Carroll Airport (KJKL)

Lat: 37.59°NLon: 83.31°WElev: 1381ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 8:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Saint Helens KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light west southwest wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm.  Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers after 3am.  Low around 59. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light west southwest wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between midnight and 3am, then showers after 3am. Low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
Saint Helens KY
 37.58°N 83.63°W (Elev. 827 ft)
8:11 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
9am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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