Severe Thunderstorms in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic; Heat Continuing in the Central U.S.

Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms are expected from the Upper Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic through Friday, with damaging winds as the primary threat. Dangerous heat will continue from the South-Central U.S. to the Midwest, Ohio/Tennessee valleys, and Mid-Atlantic. Widespread Major to Extreme Heat Risk is forecast into the weekend and will confine to the South-Central U.S. by Labor Day Read More >

Current conditions at

Madison Municipal Airport (KIMS)

Lat: 38.76°NLon: 85.47°WElev: 819ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Last update 4 Sep 1:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bedford KY

Heat Advisory September 4, 01:40am until September 5, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory September 4, 01:40am until September 5, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Sat

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 74 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am.  Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
Bedford KY
 38.59°N 85.32°W (Elev. 846 ft)
8:46 pm EDT Sep 3, 2026
1am EDT Sep 4, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 10, 2026
 
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