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Weather in Kentucky Today

Data updated:
July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

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

Current temperature

66°F

Frankfort, Kentucky

Short forecast

Mostly Clear

Wind

2 to 10 mph N

Active alerts

5

Last updated

July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. North wind 2 to 10 mph.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for Kentucky

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 12:30PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Dubois; Perry; Breckinridge; Meade; Grayson; Hardin; Edmonson; Hart; Barren; Monroe; Metcalfe; Cumberland

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 12:30PM EDT until July 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Hancock; Ohio; Butler; Logan; Warren; Simpson; Allen

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 11:19AM CDT until July 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe · Expected

Areas: Perry; Franklin; Jackson; Williamson; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 11:19AM CDT until July 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Severe · Expected

Areas: Caldwell; Christian

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 11:19AM CDT until July 28 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Hamilton; White; Saline; Gallatin; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd

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.

What to check before going out

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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