Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Hancock County Airport-Ron Lewis Field (KKY8)

Lat: 37.95°NLon: 86.86°WElev: 412ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	99°F (37°C)
Last update	12 Aug 12:15 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Cannelton IN

This Afternoon
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 70 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 95 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.