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.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed W 16 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 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

  • Today

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then rain likely, mainly between 1am and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 37. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly 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 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then rain likely, mainly between 1am and 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 37. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 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 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Rain, mainly after 8pm. Low around 35. 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 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ESE Adams KY
 37.98°N 82.66°W (Elev. 597 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
11am EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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