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

Samuels Field Airport (KBRY)

Lat: 37.81°NLon: 85.5°WElev: 669ft.

Mostly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Aug 1:35 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Nerinx KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light north wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 69 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light north wind.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 20 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 Nerinx KY
 37.73°N 85.45°W (Elev. 696 ft)
1:16 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
1pm EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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