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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Central Kentucky Regional Airport (KRGA)

Lat: 37.63°NLon: 84.33°WElev: 1003ft.

Partly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 28 Aug 3:15 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Richmond KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Calm wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 70.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
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Point Forecast:
Richmond KY
 37.75°N 84.29°W (Elev. 922 ft)
Last Update:
2:26 pm EDT Aug 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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