Local weather forecast

Weather in Emerson, KY

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 41135

Sunny
Now88°F

Sunny

High / Low97° / 72°
Rain chance58%
Wind10 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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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.

Flood Watch issued August 11 at 3:35AM EDT until August 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area, bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms, which may cause 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. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny88°7% rain
12 PMSunny90°5% rain
1 PMSunny95°3% rain
2 PMSunny94°3% rain
3 PMSunny95°2% rain
4 PMSunny96°2% rain
5 PMSunny97°1% rain
6 PMSunny96°1% rain
7 PMSunny93°1% rain
8 PMSunny84°4% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby75°27% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby74°77% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
97° 72°Sunny
Rain 58%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Patchy rain nearby
92° 64°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 81%Gust 14 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Fog
88° 65°Fog
Rain 87%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like100°F
Humidity70%
Pressure30.03 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind10 mph WSW
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:44 AM
Sunset08:32 PM
Moonrise04:46 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 77% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 100°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

84°F, 4% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 88°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 77%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Emerson weather today

Sunny and 88°F in Emerson, KY. Today's high is 97°F with a 58% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Emerson

Sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 08:32 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 92°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 81%.

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