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Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. 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.

Fog

55°F

13°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 11 Oct 10:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Russellville KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Columbus Day
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Russellville KY
 36.85°N 86.9°W (Elev. 636 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Oct 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Oct 11, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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