Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are expected through Tuesday across parts of the central Plains and lower to mid Missouri Valley. Heavy to excessive rainfall could produce flooding across portions of the Ohio Valley into the Central Appalachians through Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bowling Green, Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG)

Lat: 36.96°NLon: 86.42°WElev: 548ft.

Light Rain

74°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Franklin KYSimilar City Names

Flood Watch June 16, 10:14pm until June 17, 01:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch June 16, 10:14pm until June 17, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Tue

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm.  High near 80. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. 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

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4pm. High near 80. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Franklin KYSimilar City Names
 36.72°N 86.58°W (Elev. 725 ft)
8:15 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
10pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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