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

91°F

33°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 4 Sep 5:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Russell KY

Severe T-storm Watch September 4, 06:12pm until September 4, 09:00pm
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    Severe T-storm Watch September 4, 06:12pm until September 4, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Fri

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 84. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

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

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 84. North wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light northeast wind.
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
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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Point Forecast:
Russell KY
 38.52°N 82.71°W (Elev. 604 ft)
5:49 pm EDT Sep 4, 2026
6pm EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 11, 2026
 
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