Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 1019ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.85 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 5:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Preston KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light east wind.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 61. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Light east wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 61. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 77. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Preston KY
 38.08°N 83.84°W (Elev. 899 ft)
2:54 pm EDT Apr 25, 2026
5pm EDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm EDT May 2, 2026
 
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