Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Georgetown Scott County Regional Airport (K27K)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 84.43°WElev: 947ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index97°F (36°C)
Last update 12 Aug 11:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Sadieville KY

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light southwest wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Sadieville KY
 38.4°N 84.63°W (Elev. 801 ft)
10:16 am EDT Aug 12, 2025
11am EDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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