Strong to Severe Thunderstorms are Possible at Times Through Saturday as the Heat Continues

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across the area at times through Saturday amid continued hot weather. Damaging winds will be the primary hazard, but a few instances of severe hail are also possible. In addition, heavy downpours could lead to localized flash flooding. Please keep updated on the forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ashland Regional Airport (KDWU)

Lat: 38.55°NLon: 82.74°WElev: 545ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 3 Sep 11:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Ashland KY

Heat Advisory September 4, 12:09am until September 4, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory September 4, 12:09am until September 4, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Fri

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am.  Clear, then becoming mostly cloudy toward daybreak, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am.  Sunny through mid morning, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 91 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Clear, then becoming mostly cloudy toward daybreak, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Sunny through mid morning, then becoming mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Labor Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Ashland KY
 38.47°N 82.69°W (Elev. 696 ft)
11:48 pm EDT Sep 3, 2026
12am EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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