Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Light Rain

82°F

28°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	15 Jul 2:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Ford KY

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. 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 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 89. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday 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%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

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

Monday

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