Current Observations

North Daniel Boone Country
Overcast and 81 F at Lexington Blue Grass Airport

Overcast Winds are Northwest at 4.6 MPH (4 KT). The pressure is 30.03 and the humidity is 69%. The heat index is 84. Last Updated on Jun 15 2025, 12:54 pm EDT.

Central Daniel Boone Country
Overcast and 73 F at London, London-Corbin Airport-Magee Field

Overcast Winds are Southwest at 5.8 MPH (5 KT). The pressure is 30.07 and the humidity is 94%. Last Updated on Jun 15 2025, 12:53 pm EDT.

South Daniel Boone Country
Mostly Cloudy and 79 F at Monticello, Wayne County Airport

Mostly Cloudy Winds are West at 10.4 MPH (9 KT). The pressure is 30.07 and the humidity is 88%. The heat index is 83. Last Updated on Jun 15 2025, 12:56 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.

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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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Daniel Boone Weather on NOAA's website 

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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: 1:43 pm EDT Jun 15, 2025
  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 78. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely



  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Patchy fog after 11pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Patchy
    Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog


  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  High near 80. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers




  • This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 78. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 11pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Tuesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 80. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Juneteenth: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 83. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.

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

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