Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Light Rain

64°F

18°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	NE 3 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint	62°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 May 12:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Fordsville KY

Overnight
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Monday
High: 76 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Showers then
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
T-storms
Thursday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming east. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. High near 76. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 7 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.