Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Threats in the Midwest and Ohio Valley; Heat Continues in the Plains and Southeast

An active pattern will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall and flash flooding threats to the Midwest and Ohio Valley over the next couple of days. Dangerous heat continues across the central/southern Plains and Southeast U.S. into next week. There is potential for record-tying/breaking temperatures with many areas forecast to see their hottest temperatures so far this year. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until August 13, 08:00 AM EDT

Current conditions at

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Lat: 38.17°NLon: 85.74°WElev: 500ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	SE 9 mph
Barometer	29.87 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	12 Aug 7:56 pm EDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE West Point KY

Flood Watch August 12, 08:46pm until August 13, 08:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch August 12, 08:46pm until August 13, 08:00am
NOW until 8:00am Thu
Flood Watch
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 75 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 93 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Hot
Saturday Night
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 96 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 105. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night

A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

Saturday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 76.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.