THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 564 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY BOURBON HARRISON NICHOLAS SCOTT THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BRECKINRIDGE, CARLISLE, CLINTONVILLE, COLVILLE, CYNTHIANA, GEORGETOWN, HOOKTOWN, LEESBURG, MYERS, NEW ZION, NEWTOWN, ODDVILLE, OXFORD, AND PARIS.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Falmouth, KY
Updated 2026-08-11 12:15 local time · ZIP codes 41040
Now70°F
Light rain
High / Low100° / 73°
Rain chance64%
Wind12 mph
Weather alerts
3Active alerts
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Elliott, Fleming and Rowan. In northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In southeast Kentucky, Floyd, Magoffin, Morgan and Pike. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of systems are expected to traverse the area, each bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms which may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
At 1157 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near South Shore to near Flemingsburg to 7 miles west of Cynthiana. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Mount Sterling, Morehead, Flemingsburg, Owingsville, Marshall, Sharpsburg, Salt Lick, Fairview, Ramey, Pecks Ridge, Wyoming, Elliottville, Peasticks, Olympia Springs, Triplett, Flat Creek, Christy, Odessa, Hilda, and Bourbon Furnace. THIS INCLUDES Interstate 64 in eastern Kentucky between mile markers 105 and 148.
Safety instructions
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for east central Kentucky.
Hourly
Next hours
Now70°3% rain
70°3% rain1 PM
96°2% rain
96°2% rain2 PM97°2% rain
97°2% rain3 PM98°2% rain
98°2% rain4 PM
98°2% rain
98°2% rain5 PM100°1% rain
100°1% rain6 PM98°1% rain
98°1% rain7 PM95°1% rain
95°1% rain8 PM82°5% rain
82°5% rain9 PM
78°5% rain
78°5% rain10 PM
78°22% rain
78°22% rain11 PM
73°81% rain
73°81% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
100° 73°Sunny
Rain 64%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
94° 67°Moderate or heavy rain shower
Rain 83%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
87° 66°Fog
Rain 86%Gust 8 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like70°F
Humidity88%
Pressure30.07 inHg
Visibility8 mi
Wind12 mph WSW
Wind gusts14 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:47 AM
Sunset08:37 PM
Moonrise04:50 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Take an umbrella
Rain chance reaches about 81% over the next 12 hours.
Light layers should work
It feels like 70°F with winds near 12 mph.
Best window: 12 PM
70°F, 3% rain chance and 12 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 8 mi; gusts may reach 24 mph.
Running conditions are less comfortable
Current temperature is 70°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 81%.
Moderate UV protection recommended
UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Falmouth weather today
Light rain and 70°F in Falmouth, KY. Today's high is 100°F with a 64% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 88%, pressure is 30.07 inHg, and visibility is about 8 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Falmouth
Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 08:37 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Moderate or heavy rain shower with a high near 94°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 83%.
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