Local weather forecast

Weather in Covington, KY

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 41011, 41014, 41016

Light rain
Now70°F

Light rain

High / Low102° / 73°
Rain chance66%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:12AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, including the following counties, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland and northern Kentucky, including the following counties, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant and Owen. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected into Wednesday morning. Locally heavy rainfall can be expected with the potential for storms to repeatedly track over the same locations. This will result in the potential for flash flooding.

Safety instructions

People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain70°3% rain
1 PMSunny96°3% rain
2 PMSunny101°2% rain
3 PMSunny98°2% rain
4 PMSunny102°1% rain
5 PMSunny100°1% rain
6 PMSunny97°2% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby81°16% rain
8 PMSunny78°4% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby77°26% rain
10 PMHeavy rain at times73°90% rain
11 PMPatchy rain nearby73°62% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
102° 73°Sunny
Rain 66%Gust 19 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
91° 67°Sunny
Rain 85%Gust 12 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
85° 66°Mist
Rain 85%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like70°F
Humidity88%
Pressure30.07 inHg
Visibility8 mi
Wind11 mph WSW
Wind gusts12 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:47 AM
Sunset08:38 PM
Moonrise04:49 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 90% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 70°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 12 PM

70°F, 3% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 8 mi; gusts may reach 34 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 70°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 90%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Covington weather today

Light rain and 70°F in Covington, KY. Today's high is 102°F with a 66% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 30.07 inHg, and visibility is about 8 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Covington

Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 08:38 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 91°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 85%.

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