Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)

Lat: 39.04°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 860ft.

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 6 mph
Barometer	30.04 in (1015.9 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	17 Jul 11:52 am EDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Ghent KY

Flood Watch July 17, 02:00pm until July 18, 12:00am

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 87 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 101. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 87. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 30%.