Severe Thunderstorm and Flash Flood Threat in the East; Snow in the Rockies;

The storm system producing severe weather and isolated flash flooding will begin to weaken tonight. As the storm moves east, several chances for severe weather and heavy rain are possible from the Midwest and Ohio Valley to the Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi and Tennessee valley. Heavy snow continue to impact the Northern Rockies. Critical fire weather conditions persist in the Southern Plains Read More >

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Partly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 May 2:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Richmond KY

Flood Watch May 8, 02:28pm until May 9, 08:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch May 8, 02:28pm until May 9, 08:00am

    NOW until 8:00am Thu

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 82 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe.  Low around 63. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 63. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Richmond KY
 37.78°N 84.38°W (Elev. 853 ft)
2:14 pm EDT May 8, 2024
2pm EDT May 8, 2024-6pm EDT May 14, 2024
 
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