Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 6:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Stambaugh KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers between 9am and 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south around 6 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: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then showers after 4am.  Low around 54. South southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers between 9am and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Showers likely before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming south around 6 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.
Thursday Night
Showers before 10pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 4am, then showers after 4am. Low around 54. South southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Stambaugh KY
 37.94°N 82.8°W (Elev. 899 ft)
4:11 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
7pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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