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Poole, Kentucky, settles into the rolling terrain of Webster County, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards a horizon often softened by the hazy, humid embrace of summer afternoons. It lies 13.9 miles south-south-west of Henderson, KY (from Henderson, KY: bearing 192°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-north-west of Sebree. The land here is a gentle undulation, not dramatic, but persistent, leading the eye across wide-open spaces that speak of agricultural purpose. Creeks, their banks often overgrown with tenacious sumac and sycamore, thread their way through the landscape, their quiet murmur a constant counterpoint to the rustle of wind through the crops. The air itself, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of tilled soil and ripening grain that seems to hang suspended in the stillness. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, possesses a buttery quality, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the shafts of light that pierce the occasional copse of oak and hickory. The history of Poole is intrinsically tied to the rich veins of coal that lie beneath this part of Kentucky, a subterranean legacy that shaped its early growth and continues to subtly influence its character. While the boom years of intensive mining may have receded, the echoes of that industry remain, a part of the local lore and the quiet pride of its residents. The economy, once dominated by the black dust of the earth, has diversified, with agriculture still playing a significant role, its fields a vibrant green against the faded paint of older farmhouses. Life in Poole moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady, unhurried rhythm that allows for neighborly conversation on front porches and the shared understanding that comes from a common heritage. The roads, some paved and some still gravel, wind through the countryside like hesitant thoughts, connecting scattered homesteads and the modest cluster of buildings that form the heart of Poole.
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| Location | Poole, Webster County, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.640321°N, 87.644178°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 42455, 42444 |
| Area Code | 270 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Poole, Kentucky, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Poole includes coordinates 37.640321°N, 87.644178°W, situated in Webster County. ZIP code 42455, 42444. Telephone area code: 270. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.