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

82°F

28°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 15 G 24 mph
Barometer 29.89 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 11 Mar 11:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Martha 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: 81 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of rain. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 34. West wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 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 Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday

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

    High: 50 °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: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly 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 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of rain. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 34. West wind 8 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 50. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 34. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 6 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 60.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Rain after 8pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Martha KY
 38.02°N 82.94°W (Elev. 876 ft)
11:02 am EDT Mar 11, 2026
12pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 17, 2026
 
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