Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Friday

Heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast for eastern Louisiana into central Alabama which could bring flash, urban, and riverine flooding Friday. Scattered severe thunderstorms with a few tornadoes, very large hail, and damaging winds are possible across parts of the Gulf Coast States Friday and Friday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Frankfort, Capital City Airport (KFFT)

Lat: 38.18°NLon: 84.9°WElev: 804ft.

Overcast

70°F

21°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1009.8 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 3:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Lawrenceburg KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 3am.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 3am. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Light northwest wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Lawrenceburg KY
 38.08°N 84.94°W (Elev. 801 ft)
4:12 pm EDT May 17, 2024
4pm EDT May 17, 2024-6pm EDT May 24, 2024
 
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