Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding for the Central U.S. through Tuesday; Dangerous East Coast Beach Conditions

Thunderstorms ahead of an approaching cold front will impact much of the Central U.S. through Tuesday. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are forecast for portions of the central/southern Plains and the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee Valleys. Meanwhile, dangerous waves and rip currents will impact portions of the East Coast as tropical activity increases in the Atlantic. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)

Lat: 39.04°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 860ft.

Fog/Mist

68°F

20°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 5:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Sparta KY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  High near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a chance of showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 76. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 54.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sparta KY
 38.68°N 84.91°W (Elev. 558 ft)
6:04 am EDT Sep 23, 2025
6am EDT Sep 23, 2025-6pm EDT Sep 29, 2025
 
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