Local weather forecast

Weather in Prospect, KY

Updated 2026-08-11 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 40059

Sunny
Now91°F

Sunny

High / Low99° / 77°
Rain chance4%
Wind13 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

NowSunny91°3% rain
2 PMSunny96°2% rain
3 PMSunny97°2% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy97°3% rain
5 PMSunny99°2% rain
6 PMSunny97°2% rain
7 PMSunny94°1% rain
8 PMSunny91°2% rain
9 PMClear88°3% rain
10 PMClear87°5% rain
11 PMClear85°4% rain
12 AMClear85°6% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
99° 77°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
98° 70°Sunny
Rain 68%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Patchy rain nearby
92° 70°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 80%Gust 10 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like99°F
Humidity56%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind13 mph WSW
Wind gusts15 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index8
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:53 AM
Sunset08:41 PM
Moonrise04:56 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 58% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 99°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

91°F, 2% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 91°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 58%.

High UV protection needed

UV index is 8. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.

Prospect weather today

Sunny and 91°F in Prospect, KY. Today's high is 99°F with a 4% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 56%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Prospect

Sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 08:41 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 98°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 68%.

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