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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Elizabethtown Addington Field Airport (KEKX)

Lat: 37.69°NLon: 85.93°WElev: 775ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index89°F (32°C)
Last update 17 Aug 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Magnolia KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light north wind.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light north wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Magnolia KY
 37.39°N 85.82°W (Elev. 755 ft)
Last Update:
12:16 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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