Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Hancock County Airport-Ron Lewis Field (KKY8)

Lat: 37.95°NLon: 86.86°WElev: 412ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 8 Aug 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Cannelton IN

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Cannelton IN
 37.91°N 86.65°W (Elev. 361 ft)
9:16 am CDT Aug 8, 2026
9am CDT Aug 8, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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