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

83°F

28°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed W 9 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.78 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 4:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Keaton KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 34. Southwest wind 8 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: 34 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 34. Southwest wind 8 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 49. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Rain after 8pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Keaton KY
 38°N 82.99°W (Elev. 948 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
5pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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