Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the Midwest into the Great Lakes Region; Significant Heat in the Southwest

Strong to severe storms may produce damaging winds, isolated hail, and a few tornadoes from the Midwest into the lower Great Lakes. These storms may also produce areas of heavy rain and flash flooding. Significant heat will continue across parts of the Desert Southwest into western Texas and north Alaska. Dangerous heat will also build into the Eastern and Central U.S. and continue into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Frankfort, Capital City Airport (KFFT)

Lat: 38.18°NLon: 84.9°WElev: 804ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	SW 8 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	18 Jun 7:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Shelbyville KY

Today
High: 86 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Scattered
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Heavy Rain
then Showers
Likely
Juneteenth
High: 81 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Scattered
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Juneteenth

Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Scattered thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light southwest wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 89.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 71.