National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Plains; Snow in the Northern Rockies

A storm system moving eastward will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms over parts of the Northern Plains to the Southern Plains and Upper Great Lakes through Friday. Heavy snow will continue over parts of the Northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Oct 6:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Richmond KY

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Richmond KY
 37.75°N 84.29°W (Elev. 922 ft)
Last Update:
6:12 am EDT Oct 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am EDT Oct 16, 2025-6pm EDT Oct 22, 2025
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation