Heat and Severe Thunderstorms in the Eastern U.S.

A widespread heat wave will peak over the South and East today, with several dozen temperature records expected along the East Coast. Heat should begin to ease this weekend in the Northeast, while hazardous heat continues over the South. Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds are possible across parts of the Appalachians, Mid Atlantic, and Northeast this afternoon and evening. Read More >

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86°NLon: 84.86°WElev: 965ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Jun 12:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Jamestown KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  High near 83. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. High near 83. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Jamestown KY
 36.99°N 85.07°W (Elev. 1010 ft)
8:46 am CDT Jun 12, 2026
12pm CDT Jun 12, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 18, 2026
 
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