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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall in the Southeast, Montana, and Iowa; Lowell Begins to Impact Hawaii

Strong thunderstorms with damaging winds and heavy rain are expected across portions of the Southeast. Thunderstorms may produce large hail across portions of Montana. Heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across Iowa and vulnerable areas in Utah. Lowell will bring heavy rain, dangerous swells and rip currents to portions of Hawaii. Sweltering heat persists across the South-Central US. Read More >

Current conditions at

Elizabethtown Addington Field Airport (KEKX)

Lat: 37.69°NLon: 85.93°WElev: 775ft.

Partly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NE 12 mph
Barometer 29.93 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 6 Sep 6:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Leitchfield KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SSE Leitchfield KY
 37.4°N 86.27°W (Elev. 653 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Sep 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Sep 6, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 13, 2026
 
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