Local weather forecast

Weather in Rising Sun, IN

Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 47040

Sunny
Now94°F

Sunny

High / Low102° / 73°
Rain chance65%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

2
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.

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

NowSunny94°3% rain
12 PMSunny96°2% rain
1 PMSunny99°2% rain
2 PMSunny96°3% rain
3 PMSunny102°2% rain
4 PMSunny98°2% rain
5 PMSunny99°1% rain
6 PMSunny98°1% rain
7 PMSunny95°1% rain
8 PMSunny79°8% rain
9 PMClear79°8% rain
10 PMHeavy rain at times73°91% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
102° 73°Sunny
Rain 65%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
94° 67°Sunny
Rain 82%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
88° 65°Mist
Rain 86%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like109°F
Humidity61%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph WSW
Wind gusts13 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:49 AM
Sunset08:40 PM
Moonrise04:51 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 91% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 109°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

79°F, 8% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 40 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 94°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 91%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Rising Sun weather today

Sunny and 94°F in Rising Sun, IN. Today's high is 102°F with a 65% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 61%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Rising Sun

Sunrise is at 06:49 AM and sunset is at 08:40 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 94°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 82%.

Nearby

Weather near Rising Sun

Indiana

Popular cities in Indiana

View state page →