HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect until July 3 in Christian County, and a Heat Advisory has been issued between July 3-4.
On Independence Day there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the morning, with another slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Peak afternoon heat index values may reach 105 degrees.
Overnight lows will only fall into the mid 70s, providing little relief during this prolonged, extended duration of dangerously high heat and humidity.
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Christian County forecast
Here’s the day-by-day outlook.
- Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 108. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
- Independence Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Light and variable wind.
- Saturday night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind.
- Sunday night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind
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