Current Observations

North Daniel Boone Country
Fair and 62 F at Lexington Blue Grass Airport, KY

Fair Winds are South at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1019.0 mb and the humidity is 75%. The wind chill is 61. Last Updated on Apr 26 2024, 11:54 pm EDT.

Central Daniel Boone Country
Fair and 60 F at London, London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field, KY

Fair Winds are South at 4.6 MPH (4 KT). The pressure is 1020.8 mb and the humidity is 78%. The wind chill is 60. Last Updated on Apr 26 2024, 11:53 pm EDT.

South Daniel Boone Country
Fair and 65 F at Monticello, Wayne County Airport, KY

Fair Winds are South at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1020.4 mb and the humidity is 76%. Last Updated on Apr 26 2024, 11:56 pm EDT.

Current webcam for Daniel Boone Country.
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Why are the images dark? It's nightime Daniel Boone country! Photo is realtime webcam from the National Weather Service station in Jackson, Kentucky.

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Current visible satellite for the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Daniel Boone Visible Satellite

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Current doppler radar for the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Daniel Boone Doppler Radar 

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Composite doppler radar for Kentucky.
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More about doppler radar images on NOAA's website. Broad circular areas of cyan & blue should not be interpreted as precipitation on this composite radar. 

Current National Weather Service watches and warnings.
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Daniel Boone Weather on NOAA's website 

Current surface observations
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Daniel Boone Country radar

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Red River Gorge Forecast

7-Day Forecast 37.78°N 83.67°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: 2 Miles ESE Slade KY
Issued by: National Weather Service Jackson, KY
Last Update: 4:00 am EDT Apr 27, 2024
  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy



    High: 77 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Partly Cloudy



    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunny



    High: 84 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Mostly Clear



    Low: 60 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Sunny



    High: 84 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 62 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 4pm.  High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 79 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

    Low: 58 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 84 °F

  • Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 7 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 4pm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    2 Miles ESE Slade KY
     37.78°N 83.67°W (Elev. 997 ft)

    Visit your local NWS office at: https://www.weather.gov/jkl

     

    Big South Fork Forecast

    7-Day Forecast 36.46°N 84.67°W (Text-Only)
    NWS Forecast for: 6 Miles WNW Helenwood TN
    Issued by: National Weather Service Morristown, TN
    Last Update: 3:18 am EDT Apr 27, 2024
  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy



    High: 79 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph.

    Decreasing
    Clouds


    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunny



    High: 83 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Clear



    Low: 60 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Sunny



    High: 83 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 60 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 81 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Mostly Clear



    Low: 57 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    Chance
    T-storms


    High: 86 °F

  • Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph.

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    6 Miles WNW Helenwood TN
     36.46°N 84.67°W (Elev. 1030 ft)

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