Local weather forecast

Weather in New Castle, KY

Updated 2026-08-11 13:45 local time · ZIP codes 40050

Sunny
Now-1767°F

Sunny

High / Low94° / 76°
Rain chance6%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:37AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following area, Jefferson IN and Kentucky, including the following areas, Bourbon, Clark KY, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison KY, Henry, Jessamine, Madison, Nicholas, Scott KY, Trimble and Woodford. * WHEN...From noon EDT today through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall may result in flash flooding Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny-1767°3% rain
3 PMSunny94°2% rain
4 PMSunny94°2% rain
5 PMSunny94°2% rain
6 PMSunny94°1% rain
7 PMSunny91°2% rain
8 PMSunny87°2% rain
9 PMClear85°3% rain
10 PMClear84°5% rain
11 PMClear80°5% rain
12 AMClear78°6% rain
1 AMModerate or heavy rain shower70°84% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
94° 76°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
96° 69°Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Rain 77%Gust 14 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Patchy rain nearby
90° 69°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 75%Gust 11 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like-2274°F
Humidity54%
Pressure30.01 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph WSW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index7
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:51 AM
Sunset08:40 PM
Moonrise04:54 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 84% over the next 12 hours.

Wear a warm coat and layers

It feels like -2274°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

87°F, 2% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is -1767°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 84%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 7. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

New Castle weather today

Sunny and -1767°F in New Castle, KY. Today's high is 94°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 54%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in New Castle

Sunrise is at 06:51 AM and sunset is at 08:40 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Thundery outbreaks in nearby with a high near 96°F and a low near 69°F. The maximum rain chance is 77%.

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