Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (KCVG)

Lat: 39.04°NLon: 84.67°WElev: 860ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	64%
Wind Speed	S 13 mph
Barometer	29.68 in (1004.1 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	17 Jun 3:52 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Petersburg KY

Flood Watch June 17, 10:00pm until June 18, 10:00am

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Flood Watch

Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers then
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Juneteenth
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. South wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 81. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.