Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06°NLon: 83.98°WElev: 1019ft.

Fair

61°F

16°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 12:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Hope KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 68 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Rain likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Hope KY
 37.98°N 83.73°W (Elev. 1024 ft)
10:06 am EST Feb 17, 2026
12pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 23, 2026
 
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