Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 11 Aug 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Simpsonville KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the evening.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. South wind 8 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the evening. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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Point Forecast:
Simpsonville KY
 38.22°N 85.35°W (Elev. 801 ft)
2:26 am EDT Aug 11, 2026
2am EDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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