Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Mostly Cloudy

89°F

32°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	SW 7 G 18 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	11 Jul 12:53 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Simpsonville KY

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph.

Saturday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A slight chance of thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 60%.