Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the Central Plains and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, heavy rainfall, hail and possibly a few tornadoes will continue through tonight across portions of Kansas and Oklahoma. Heavy rainfall will persist across the Central Appalachians through tonight, potentially leading to areas of flooding. The severe weather and heavy rainfall threat will shift into the lower Great Lakes on Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Frankfort, Capital City Airport (KFFT)

Lat: 38.18°NLon: 84.9°WElev: 804ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jun 2:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Frankfort KY

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Juneteenth
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Frankfort KY
 38.21°N 84.84°W (Elev. 787 ft)
1:13 am EDT Jun 18, 2025
3am EDT Jun 18, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 24, 2025
 
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