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Richmond, KY
7:19 pm, Oct 4, 2026
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Humidity: 55 %
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Clouds: 88%
Sunrise: 7:35 am
Sunset: 7:16 pm
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Tonight Starts our Temporary Break from the Dry Heat

Another day and another record bites the dust. The previous record high for October 3rd was set in 1953 at 89 degrees; we are currently in the 90’s so that record is toast just like some many other records lately. However, there is finally a change in store for us. Highs today are in the […]

The End of Intense October Heat is in Sight

It’s still hot, but the end of the unseasonable weather is near. Highs for today are breaking records again! The old record was 91 degrees set back in 1953, and we are currently sitting above that mark with daytime highs busting that record by about 7 degrees. Tonight will still be warm, with lows dropping […]

Record Breaking Heat Brings in October

I am really running out of ways to tell you that its hot, its been hot, and its going to continue to be hot for the next few days. Along with the heat, it is also dry. Pair those two things up and we are breaking records. We have already broken the record high for […]

September Ends on an Extremely Hot Note

It is hot out there again today, and when you take a look at record highs, it looks like we are going to be breaking records all week! Not only does it look like we will be setting daily high temperatures records, but the record for the most days above 90 in October is currently […]

The End of September is Heating Up

It is getting hot out there and the warm-up is going to continue well into October. Today, highs are hanging around in the mid 80’s. Average temps for this time of year would be in the mid 70’s. Tonight, lows drop into the upper 60’s with clear skies. It should be a great night to […]

The Heatwave Returns: Potential Record Breaking Highs for the Next Week

A few raindrops out there over the last few hours, but not nearly what we needed and it looks like we are done with the rain for this week and next as well. Today will be a little cooler with highs around 80 degrees. Tonight, lows will drop down into the upper 60’s. The heat […]

Rain Showers Possible for Tonight and Tomorrow Morning

It’s a little warm out there for fall, but overall it’s a pretty nice day. Highs for today are sticking around the mid 80’s, with sunny skies during the day. The big news really happens tonight. With lows in the mid 60’s, we’ll see the first real chance of rain in several weeks. Tomorrow, temps […]

Tomorrow will See Slight Rise in Temps, Before Thursday Brings Potential Rain

We finally have a break from those scorching temps that have dominated most of September. We have the cooler temps, and now we just need some measurable rainfall, but we are not going to get that until later in the week. Today’s highs are hanging out right around the 80 degree mark. Tonight, temps are […]

First Day of Fall Brings Brief Cooldown

We see rain! Not much, but every little bit helps when it has been this long with no precipitation. Along with the rain news, it is also the official first day of Fall and it’s a little cooler out there. Highs are in the very low 80’s, which is much cooler than we have seen […]

Small Chance for Rain Tonight, Sun and Clouds for Saturday

We’ll end the work week with a high of about 86 degrees, and a threat of rain as we’ll see a mix of sun and clouds. Additionally, we’ll see a 20 percent chance of a shower during the day. As you hit the road to cheer on your favorite high school football team, you might […]

It’s Looking Hot and Sunny for Spoonbread Festival This Weekend

Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low of 65 degrees and a 20% chance for a shower. On Friday, we’ll see a similar chance for an afternoon pop-up shower throughout the day at around 20%. Throughout the evening, we’ll see mostly clear skies with a low of 64 degrees. Your weekend is looking warm […]

More Heat on Tap for the Weekend

We are running out of ways to say it is hot and dry for September. Today, we will continue to hang out around 90 degrees with no rain in the forecast. Tonight, we will be in the mid 60’s again. Tomorrow, and the rest of the week, will see highs near 90 degrees with no […]

Reaching Near-Record Daily Highs As Autumn Approaches

The record-breaking temps continue for our area. Yesterday, we tied the record high at 96 degrees. Today, we will get close again. Our record high temp for the day is 94 degrees and we are looking at around 93 degrees. It is very possible to tie the record again today, or possibly break another record. […]

Above-Average Temps Still Hanging On

We are technically out of the big September heatwave of 2019, but our temps are still considerably above normal so you might not notice the difference. Today, highs are once again in the 90’s but topping out on the low end. Again, that is still 10 to 15 degrees above what we would consider normal […]

Warm Night for Football, Slight Cool Down for Saturday

The mid-September heatwave continues, but we should get a slight cool down on Saturday. Today, highs soar back into the mid-90s. If you add the dew point, we are again looking at temps feeling like they’re near 100 degrees. Tonight, it’s going to be a great night for football. It’s just not going to feel […]

Sweltering Temps Keep their Hold on the Area

If you have been outside, you already know that the heat is hanging in there again today. With the dewpoint factored in, it feels like it’s in the mid to upper 90’s out there.  Over the next few days, there isn’t going to be much relief. Today, highs stick around in the mid 90’s with the […]

September Heatwave Not Going Away Anytime Soon

The heatwave continues across the state. Temps again reaching into the mid 90’s and it’s not cooling down during the overnight, either. Usually around this time of year, we can expect to see lows dropping into the mid 50’s.  Last night, we only dropped down into the mid 70’s, 20 degrees warmer than what we should […]

Temps Reach Near-Record Highs for this Time of Year

The heat is really cranking up out there and it is going to stick around all week! Highs today should easily see the mid 90’s. Average temps for this time of year top out in the low to mid 80’s, with record temps for the tenth of September hovering right around 100 degrees. Luckily, we […]

The Heat Will Be Turned Up This Week

Hot and hotter, that is the forecast for the next several days. Gone are those cool, low humidity days we saw late last week. Today, the dew point is back up with highs reaching to right around the 90-degree mark.  Tonight, temps will drop down into the mid 60’s and tomorrow the temperatures will quickly soar […]

Get Ready for More Sun and Blue Skies this Weekend!

Lots of sun and blue clear skies today and this great weather is going to follow us right through the weekend. Highs today are in the low 80’s with low humidity. Tonight, lows will drop into the upper 50’s with a very slight chance for a few pop-up showers early. Tomorrow, brings more of the […]

The Weekend is Shaping up to be Warm with Lots of Sun

We are in for a real treat today. Cooler temps paired with lower humidity is going to make for a near-perfect day here in the bluegrass. Highs for today will top out in the upper 70’s, several degrees shy of what we would expect this time of year. Tonight will be cool as well with […]

Plenty of Sun to Go Around the Next Couple of Days

Another beautiful, hot summer day in the bluegrass. We are going to get a little above average for our daytime highs, but the temps will soon drop and give us a couple of days of cooler air. Highs today are in the mid to upper 80’s. Tonight, temps will fall to around 60. Tomorrow looks […]

Cold Front Will Bring Chances For Rain Tomorrow, Drop Temps Later in the Week

If you like it hot and summery, the forecast has something for you. If you like it a little cooler and more like fall, it has that, too! Today, the humidity is high with very warm temps. Highs today will top out around 90 degrees. Tonight, lows will drop down into the mid 60’s. Tomorrow, we start to […]

Hot Days and Cool Nights are Ahead of Us

What a beautiful day it is out there today. We better enjoy it, because we are going to have a hot holiday weekend. Today, low humidity and temps stick around the low 80’s. Tonight, temps will drop down into the 50’s for a nice, cool overnight. Tomorrow will be a little warmer with more humidity […]