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

3 Miles SE Dawson Springs KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Patchy fog after 5am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely 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 88. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Patchy fog after 5am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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 88. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light southwest wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Dawson Springs KY
 37.15°N 87.66°W
11:47 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
1pm CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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