Current Observations

North Daniel Boone Country
Overcast and 64 F at Lexington Blue Grass Airport, KY

Overcast Winds are from the West at 13.8 gusting to 26.5 MPH (12 gusting to 23 KT). The pressure is 1009.6 mb and the humidity is 87%. Last Updated on May 9 2024, 12:54 am EDT.

Central Daniel Boone Country
A Few Clouds and 61 F at London, London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field, KY

A Few Clouds Winds are from the South at 6.9 gusting to 17.3 MPH (6 gusting to 15 KT). The pressure is 1007.9 mb and the humidity is 93%. The wind chill is 60. Last Updated on May 8 2024, 11:53 pm EDT.

South Daniel Boone Country
Light Rain and 61 F at Monticello, Wayne County Airport, KY

Light Rain Winds are Southeast at 19.6 MPH (17 KT). The pressure is 1006.4 mb and the humidity is 100%. The wind chill is 58. Last Updated on May 9 2024, 12:56 am 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: 4:28 am EDT May 9, 2024
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Patchy fog.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog



  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight.  Patchy fog between midnight and 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog



  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog



  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely


  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear



  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear



  • Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and midnight. Patchy fog between midnight and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 10am. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 66. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 72.

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

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

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