Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Bowling Green, Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG)

Lat: 36.96°NLon: 86.42°WElev: 548ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Jun 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Franklin KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 71. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Franklin KY
 36.74°N 86.57°W (Elev. 623 ft)
3:14 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
4pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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