Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Elizabethtown Addington Field Airport (KEKX)

Lat: 37.69°NLon: 85.93°WElev: 775ft.

Overcast

83°F

28°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	15 Jul 1:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SSE Leitchfield KY

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.