Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Frankfort, Capital City Airport (KFFT)

Lat: 38.18°NLon: 84.9°WElev: 804ft.

Mostly Cloudy

68°F

20°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1013.8 mb)
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 May 10:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Frankfort KY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm.  High near 77. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 63. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm.  Patchy fog before 7am.  Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm.  Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 77. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 3am. Low around 63. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Patchy fog before 7am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Frankfort KY
 38.19°N 84.87°W (Elev. 499 ft)
8:12 am EDT May 6, 2024
11am EDT May 6, 2024-6pm EDT May 12, 2024
 
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