Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Big Sandy Regional Airport (KSJS)

Lat: 37.75°NLon: 82.64°WElev: 1220ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 9:55 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Staffordsville KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 3am.  Low around 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light west wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers after 3am. Low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Staffordsville KY
 37.84°N 82.87°W (Elev. 755 ft)
8:11 am EDT Apr 23, 2026
10am EDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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