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.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 13 Jul 9:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hopkinsville KY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west southwest wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • 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 90. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °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, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    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.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west southwest wind.
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 90. 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, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming west 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 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 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
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 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hopkinsville KY
 36.85°N 87.49°W
9:46 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
10am CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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