Local weather forecast

Weather in Elkfork, KY

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 41421

Cloudy
Now81°F

Cloudy

High / Low97° / 75°
Rain chance17%
Wind10 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:45AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Elliott, Fleming and Rowan. In northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In southeast Kentucky, Floyd, Magoffin, Morgan and Pike. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of systems are expected to traverse the area, each bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms which may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy81°4% rain
1 PMSunny93°3% rain
2 PMSunny95°2% rain
3 PMSunny97°1% rain
4 PMSunny96°2% rain
5 PMSunny95°2% rain
6 PMSunny95°1% rain
7 PMSunny92°1% rain
8 PMSunny89°1% rain
9 PMClear86°3% rain
10 PMClear77°7% rain
11 PMLight drizzle75°40% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
97° 75°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
94° 65°Sunny
Rain 81%Gust 11 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Fog
89° 65°Fog
Rain 84%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like83°F
Humidity79%
Pressure30.05 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind10 mph WSW
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:44 AM
Sunset08:31 PM
Moonrise04:47 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 40%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 83°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

81°F, 4% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 24 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 81°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 40%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Elkfork weather today

Cloudy and 81°F in Elkfork, KY. Today's high is 97°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 30.05 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elkfork

Sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 08:31 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 94°F and a low near 65°F. The maximum rain chance is 81%.

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