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Fire Weather and Monsoon Threats in the West; Heavy Rain in the Plains and Northeast

Monsoon moisture will continue to bring strong winds, potential for dust storms, and localized flash flooding to the Southwest. Moisture spreading north across the Great Basin and Northwestern states my develop into isolated dry thunderstorms, which could start new fires and increase activity on existing fires. Very heavy rain continues in the Plains and Mississippi Valley; and Northeast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Frankfort, Capital City Airport (KFFT)

Lat: 38.18°NLon: 84.9°WElev: 804ft.

Fair

29°C

84°F

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 km/h
Barometer 1016.1 mb (30.03 in)
Dewpoint 18°C (65°F)
Visibility 16 km
Heat Index30°C (86°F)
Last update 14 Aug 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Frankfort KY

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 31 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 20 °C

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 5 to 13 km/h.

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

    High: 30 °C

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 11 km/h.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 21 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 13 to 21 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 29 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 7.5 mm and 1 cm possible.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 21 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 29 °C

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 21 °C

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    T-storms
    Likely

    High: 28 °C

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. South wind 5 to 13 km/h.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 11 km/h.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 13 to 21 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 cm possible.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 7.5 mm and 1 cm possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
Frankfort KY
 38.19°N 84.87°W (Elev. 152 m)
Last Update:
3:07 pm EDT Aug 14, 2018
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Aug 14, 2018-6pm EDT Aug 20, 2018
 
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