Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monticello, Wayne County Airport (KEKQ)

Lat: 36.86° N Lon: 84.86° W Elev: 965 ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Apr 3:56 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

Wayne County

Early This Morning
Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
Today
Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers overnight. Lows around 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Wednesday
A chance of thunderstorms. Showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Cooler with lows in the upper 40s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday And Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows around 40.
Friday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy for the rest of the night. Lows in the lower 40s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday And Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.



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323 AM EDT Mon Apr 27 2026
 
 

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