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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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

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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.