Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	30.04 in
Dewpoint	59°F (15°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	80°F (27°C)
Last update	12 Oct 4:15 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Richmond KY

Tonight
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 71.