Severe Thunderstorms are Possible This Afternoon and Evening

Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening across the area in advance of a cold front. Damaging wind gusts are the primary threat, but isolated tornadoes and large hail could also occur. Additionally, localized flash flooding remains possible given repetitive or slow-moving thunderstorms. Please keep updated on the latest 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 and Breezy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed W 21 G 31 mph
Barometer 29.71 in (1005.9 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 11 Mar 3:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Greenup KY

Tornado Watch March 11, 04:39pm until March 11, 05:00pm
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Tornado Watch
  •  
    Tornado Watch March 11, 04:39pm until March 11, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Tornado Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 81 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 35. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 81. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 35. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 35. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Rain after 8pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Greenup KY
 38.55°N 82.85°W (Elev. 751 ft)
2:27 pm EDT Mar 11, 2026
4pm EDT Mar 11, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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