Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 11 Mar 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Adams KY

Tornado Watch until March 11, 05:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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    Tornado Watch until March 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 36. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 36. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Adams KY
 37.97°N 82.63°W (Elev. 807 ft)
1:23 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
1pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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