Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains Across Portions of the Central and Eastern US; Heat Expands to Portions of the East and West

Widespread showers and thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy downpours and flash flooding across much of the eastern and central U.S. Dangerous heat will continue in the Pacific Northwest and expand across portions of the East. Deep tropical moisture and associated thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding across portions of Florida into the central Gulf Coast. 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

88°F

31°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	SW 13 G 17 mph
Barometer	29.98 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	16 Jul 6:35 pm EDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Richmond KY

Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Heavy Rain
then Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
T-storms
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 71. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 88. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.