Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mount Sterling-Montgomery County Airport (KIOB)

Lat: 38.06° N Lon: 83.98° W Elev: 1019 ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 17 G 25 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Mar 5:15 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Powell County

Early This Morning
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Today
Showers. Not as warm with highs in the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the upper 40s in the afternoon. North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. Widespread frost late. Much colder with lows around 30. North winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Widespread frost early. Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Light and variable winds.
Sunday
Partly cloudy. Warmer with highs in the mid 60s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy with a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday Night
A chance of showers in the evening. Partly cloudy. Lows around 60. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday And Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Lows in the lower 60s.
Wednesday And Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.



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312 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026
 
 

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