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

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)

Lat: 39.04°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 860ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

75°F

24°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Aug 5:52 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Independence KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 8 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °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 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 93. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then a slight chance of showers between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind around 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Independence KY
 38.95°N 84.6°W (Elev. 853 ft)
4:00 pm EDT Aug 19, 2025
5pm EDT Aug 19, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 26, 2025
 
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