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

Louisville, Bowman Field Airport (KLOU)

Lat: 38.23°NLon: 85.66°WElev: 545ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.6 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Jun 2:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 86 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Low around 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 82 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    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 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Isolated showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 67. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
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:
Salem IN
 38.61°N 86.08°W (Elev. 801 ft)
12:15 pm EDT Jun 17, 2025
3pm EDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm EDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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