Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Williamsburg-Whitley County Airport (KBYL)

Lat: 36.8° N Lon: 84.2° W Elev: 1165 ft.

A Few Clouds

68°F

20°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.26 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Sep 6:35 am EDT
Detailed forecast for

McCreary County

Early This Morning
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
Today
Areas of valley fog early. Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy valley fog late. Humid with lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Patchy valley fog early. Hot with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers overnight. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. West winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Friday Night
A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Saturday
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Hot with highs in the upper 80s.
Sunday Night Through Monday Night
Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs around 90.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.



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448 AM EDT Wed Sep 9 2026
 
 

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