Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Fair

72°F

22°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 9:15 pm EDT

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Extended Forecast for

Richmond KY

Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 77 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 62 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 11am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. High near 77. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. High near 80. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 63. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Sunday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 69.