Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Breckinridge County Airport (KI93)

Lat: 37.78°NLon: 86.44°WElev: 732ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.13 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 9 Sep 2:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hardinsburg KY

Heat Advisory September 9, 11:00am until September 9, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm.  High near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Patchy fog between 8pm and 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 3pm. High near 84. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog between 8pm and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hardinsburg KY
 37.78°N 86.44°W (Elev. 735 ft)
1:26 am CDT Sep 9, 2026
2am CDT Sep 9, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 15, 2026
 
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