Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Frankfort, Capital City Airport (KFFT)

Lat: 38.18°NLon: 84.9°WElev: 804ft.

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Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
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Extended Forecast for

7 Miles WSW Lawrenceburg KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  High near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 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.

    Low: 73 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 72 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm.  Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

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

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. High near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 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.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday 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%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
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Point Forecast:
7 Miles WSW Lawrenceburg KY
 38°N 85°W (Elev. 728 ft)
1:14 pm EDT Jul 16, 2025
1pm EDT Jul 16, 2025-6pm EDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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