Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Elizabethtown Addington Field Airport (KEKX)

Lat: 37.69°NLon: 85.93°WElev: 775ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	12 Aug 11:15 am EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Cecilia KY

Today
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 88 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 93.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.