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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 a non-zero tornado and hail threat also exists. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and have a way to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (KPMH)

Lat: 38.84°NLon: 82.85°WElev: 663ft.

Light Rain

63°F

17°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 7 Mar 5:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

South Portsmouth KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 72. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 79 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Steady temperature around 72. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4am and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 65. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Portsmouth KY
 38.74°N 83°W (Elev. 512 ft)
Last Update:
5:17 pm EST Mar 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm EST Mar 7, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 14, 2026
 
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