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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 52%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Feb 6:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Hope KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 53. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 53. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Hope KY
 37.98°N 83.73°W (Elev. 1024 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 pm EST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EST Feb 17, 2026-6pm EST Feb 24, 2026
 
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