Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 17 mph
Barometer 29.79 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 9:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Richmond KY

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 11 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

    Low: 54 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm.  High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southwest wind 14 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 11 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 68. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers. Low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Richmond KY
 37.78°N 84.35°W (Elev. 922 ft)
7:12 am EDT May 17, 2025
9am EDT May 17, 2025-6pm EDT May 23, 2025
 
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