Severe Thunderstorms for mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley; Record Warmth and Fire Weather Concerns

Severe thunderstorms are expected later this afternoon and evening across the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valley's. Large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are all possible. Meanwhile, record warmth across the southern tier of the country continues; This will enhance fire weather conditions for the Plains. The cold front will head south on Friday with cooler temperatures east of the Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pikeville Pike County Airport and Hatcher Field (KPBX)

Lat: 37.56° N Lon: 82.57° W Elev: 1473 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	32%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	48°F (9°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	26 Mar 4:15 pm EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Knott County

Late This Afternoon

Partly sunny with sprinkles possible. Highs around 80. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Friday

A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Not as warm with highs in the mid 60s. Temperature falling into the lower 50s in the afternoon. West winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy for the rest of the night. Widespread frost late. Much colder with lows in the upper 20s. North winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday

Widespread frost early. Sunny, cooler with highs in the lower 50s. North winds around 5 mph.

Saturday Night

Clear. Lows in the mid 30s.

Sunday And Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s. Lows around 50.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday Night Through Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Lows around 60. Highs in the lower 80s.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.