Flash Flooding and Strong Thunderstorms Remain Possible Through Monday morning

Heavy showers and storms continue to be possible across the area through the weekend. Some storms could be strong to severe, with the primary threat being damaging wind. Heavy downpours within storms could also result in flash flooding. A Flood Watch remains in effect into Monday morning. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ashland Regional Airport (KDWU)

Lat: 38.55°NLon: 82.74°WElev: 545ft.

Partly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 16 Aug 9:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Carter KY

Flood Watch August 16, 10:01am until August 17, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch August 16, 10:01am until August 17, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Mon

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Sunny early, then becoming partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Carter KY
 38.38°N 83.04°W (Elev. 909 ft)
8:19 am EDT Aug 16, 2026
10am EDT Aug 16, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 22, 2026
 
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