Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Frankfort, Capital City Airport (KFFT)

Lat: 38.18°NLon: 84.9°WElev: 804ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Jun 12:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles S Lockport KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 85 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 8 to 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
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles S Lockport KY
 38.35°N 84.97°W (Elev. 801 ft)
12:15 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
1pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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