Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	15 Jul 7:53 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Louisville KY

Today
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday
High: 89 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 2pm and 3pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

A chance of thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 7 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 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. 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. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

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 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.