Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Current conditions at

Richmond Municipal Airport (KRID)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 84.84°WElev: 1140ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Aug 1:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Connersville IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light northeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light northeast wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Light northeast wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Connersville IN
 39.69°N 85.13°W (Elev. 856 ft)
1:19 pm EDT Aug 17, 2025
2pm EDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm EDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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