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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Hot in the Mississippi Valley

Tropical Storm conditions and coastal flooding are possible in the North Carolina Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches this week. Hot to extremely hot temperatures continue across parts of the Southern Plains and Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Fair

89°F

32°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 19 Aug 11:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Buckner KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Buckner KY
 38.38°N 85.45°W (Elev. 768 ft)
Last Update:
12:12 pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 25, 2025
 
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