Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Fort Campbell U. S. Army Airfield (KHOP)

Lat: 36.67°NLon: 87.5°WElev: 571ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 13 Jul 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles S Elkton KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles S Elkton KY
 36.75°N 87.16°W
11:47 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
1pm CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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