Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.82 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 6:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

West Prestonsburg KY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  High near 77. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 9am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. High near 77. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Prestonsburg KY
 37.66°N 82.86°W (Elev. 883 ft)
5:22 am EDT Apr 25, 2026
6am EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 1, 2026
 
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