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Severe Thunderstorms and Localized Flash Flooding Possible Through Tonight

Another round of widespread strong to severe thunderstorms are expected later this evening into tonight. All hazards of damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes could accompany these storms. Additionally, isolated instances of flash flooding are possible. Please have a way to receive warnings during these times of severe weather. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Ashland Regional Airport (KDWU)

Lat: 38.55°NLon: 82.74°WElev: 545ft.

Thunderstorm Rain

65°F

18°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed W 9 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 12:56 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Ashland KY

Flood Watch May 17, 01:03am until May 17, 04:00am
Tornado Watch May 17, 01:03am until May 17, 03:00am
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Flood Watch
Tornado Watch
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    Flood Watch May 17, 01:03am until May 17, 04:00am
    Tornado Watch May 17, 01:03am until May 17, 03:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 64 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light north wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Light north wind.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Ashland KY
 38.45°N 82.69°W (Elev. 692 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 pm EDT May 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT May 17, 2025-6pm EDT May 23, 2025
 
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