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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 80°F (27°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 15 Aug 1:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Hartford KY

Heat Advisory August 15, 10:00am until August 16, 08:00pm
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Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light south wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light south wind.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 94.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Hartford KY
 37.45°N 86.88°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
1:51 am CDT Aug 15, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Aug 15, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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