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Weather in Kentucky Today

Data updated:
September 12, 2026, 6:02 PM
Source:
National Weather Service

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

83°F

Frankfort, Kentucky

Short forecast

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

7 mph S

Active alerts

6

Last updated

September 12, 2026, 6:02 PM

Source

National Weather Service

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Kentucky

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 1:47PM EDT until September 12 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Minor · Expected

Areas: Fleming, KY; Rowan, KY

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 1:32PM EDT until September 12 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Minor · Expected

Areas: Knox, KY; McCreary, KY; Whitley, KY

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued September 12 at 1:07PM EDT until September 12 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Minor · Expected

Areas: Laurel, KY; Whitley, KY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 12 at 11:58AM EDT until September 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Severe · Future

Areas: Fleming; Rowan; Elliott; Morgan; Johnson; Magoffin; Floyd; Martin; Pike

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued September 12 at 9:51AM EDT until September 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Severe · Future

Areas: Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Franklin; Licking; Pickaway; Fairfield; Ross; Hocking; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for Kentucky is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

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Plan around local conditions

  • Check the latest local forecast before travel or outdoor plans.
  • Look for weather alerts that may affect roads, schools, stores, or deliveries.
  • Confirm local closures or delays with official providers when weather is severe.

Local variation

Weather can vary across Kentucky

This page uses Frankfort as the state-capital weather location. Conditions can be different in other cities, rural areas, mountains, coastal regions, and nearby counties.

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