THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 564 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY BOURBON HARRISON NICHOLAS SCOTT THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BRECKINRIDGE, CARLISLE, CLINTONVILLE, COLVILLE, CYNTHIANA, GEORGETOWN, HOOKTOWN, LEESBURG, MYERS, NEW ZION, NEWTOWN, ODDVILLE, OXFORD, AND PARIS.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Winchester, KY
Updated 2026-08-11 13:00 local time · ZIP codes 40391
Now84°F
Partly cloudy
High / Low97° / 75°
Rain chance7%
Wind15 mph
Weather alerts
3Active alerts
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery and Powell. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe. * 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.
At 1157 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near South Shore to near Flemingsburg to 7 miles west of Cynthiana. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mount Sterling, Morehead, Flemingsburg, Owingsville, Marshall, Sharpsburg, Salt Lick, Fairview, Ramey, Pecks Ridge, Wyoming, Elliottville, Peasticks, Olympia Springs, Triplett, Flat Creek, Christy, Odessa, Hilda, and Bourbon Furnace. THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers 105 and 148.
Safety instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for east central Kentucky.
Hourly
Next hours
Now84°3% rain
84°3% rain2 PM
97°2% rain
97°2% rain3 PM94°2% rain
94°2% rain4 PM96°2% rain
96°2% rain5 PM94°1% rain
94°1% rain6 PM94°1% rain
94°1% rain7 PM92°1% rain
92°1% rain8 PM88°1% rain
88°1% rain9 PM
85°2% rain
85°2% rain10 PM83°2% rain
83°2% rain11 PM83°3% rain
83°3% rain12 AM
73°22% rain
73°22% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
97° 75°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 23 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
92° 66°Moderate or heavy rain shower
Rain 78%Gust 19 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
89° 68°Sunny
Rain 78%Gust 10 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like86°F
Humidity70%
Pressure30.06 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind15 mph WSW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:48 AM
Sunset08:35 PM
Moonrise04:51 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 22%).
Choose light, breathable clothing
It feels like 86°F with winds near 15 mph.
Best window: 1 PM
84°F, 3% rain chance and 15 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 36 mph.
Run with a few weather adjustments
Current temperature is 84°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 22%.
Moderate UV protection recommended
UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Winchester weather today
Partly cloudy and 84°F in Winchester, KY. Today's high is 97°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 70%, pressure is 30.06 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Winchester
Sunrise is at 06:48 AM and sunset is at 08:35 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Moderate or heavy rain shower with a high near 92°F and a low near 66°F. The maximum rain chance is 78%.
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