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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of central Texas through the central Gulf Coast today. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain and a risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)

Lat: 39.04°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 860ft.

Light Rain

49°F

9°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.5 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 1 May 9:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Burlington KY

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Frost

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Areas of frost between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Frost

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Areas Frost
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Areas of frost between 7am and 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 57. North wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Areas of frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 8pm. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Burlington KY
 39.02°N 84.71°W (Elev. 830 ft)
Last Update:
5:59 am EDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am EDT May 1, 2026-6pm EDT May 7, 2026
 
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