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Heavy Rain in the Southern Appalachians; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring Tropical Storm Erin

Heavy to excessive rain falling over the southern Appalachians may bring areas of flooding into Wednesday. Hot temperatures are in place through Wednesday across parts of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Hurricane by late this week as it moves westward across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor forecasts for any Puerto Rico or U.S. East Coast impacts. Read More >

A cold front will approach the region from the northwest today. Isolated to scattered showers and storms are expected, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. The heat builds this weekend, and afternoon highs will reach the low to mid 90s across central Kentucky and southern Indiana. Afternoon heat index values near 100 will be possible Saturday and Sunday.
Forecast graphics for the 0 to 12-hour time period
Forecast graphics for the 12 to 24-hour time period.