Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (KSDF)

Lat: 38.17°NLon: 85.74°WElev: 500ft.

Mostly Cloudy

90°F

32°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 8 Sep 3:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Washington KY

Heat Advisory September 9, 12:00pm until September 9, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 84. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 84. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Washington KY
 38.05°N 85.54°W (Elev. 600 ft)
3:01 pm EDT Sep 8, 2026
4pm EDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm EDT Sep 15, 2026
 
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