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Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elizabethtown Addington Field Airport (KEKX)

Lat: 37.69°NLon: 85.93°WElev: 775ft.

Partly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 24 Aug 3:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Big Spring KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light east wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light east wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Big Spring KY
 37.74°N 86.1°W (Elev. 781 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Aug 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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