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

Current conditions at

Elizabethtown Addington Field Airport (KEKX)

Lat: 37.69°NLon: 85.93°WElev: 775ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 30.08 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jul 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Millwood KY

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    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 72. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. 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 92. 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 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Millwood KY
 37.52°N 86.54°W (Elev. 600 ft)
11:13 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
11am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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