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 >

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 12:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Ophir KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Ophir KY
 37.93°N 83°W (Elev. 846 ft)
10:41 pm EDT Apr 23, 2026
1am EDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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