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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures continue across parts of the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Lat: 38.17°NLon: 85.74°WElev: 500ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index99°F (37°C)
Last update 19 Aug 1:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Shepherdsville KY

Heat Advisory until August 19, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory until August 19, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 7 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Shepherdsville KY
 38°N 85.8°W (Elev. 686 ft)
Last Update:
2:12 pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2pm EDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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