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Showers and Thunderstorms Bring Flooding Concerns through Sunday

Rounds of heavy showers and storms are expected into tonight. The greatest threat will be across southern portions of the forecast area, where the Flood Watch for Flash Flooding remains in effect until 11 PM EDT. Locally heavy rain could result in flash flooding. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ashland Regional Airport (KDWU)

Lat: 38.55°NLon: 82.74°WElev: 545ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.10 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 12 Jul 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Emerson KY

Flood Watch July 12, 02:26pm until July 12, 11:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch July 12, 02:26pm until July 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light east wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Light east wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Emerson KY
 38.33°N 83.27°W (Elev. 1096 ft)
Last Update:
1:48 pm EDT Jul 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Jul 12, 2026-6pm EDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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