Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Partly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.12 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	13 Jul 11:35 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Richmond KY

Today
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light southwest wind.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.