Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Partly Cloudy

95°F

35°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.1 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index101°F (38°C)
Last update 8 Sep 2:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mc Henry KY

Heat Advisory September 9, 11:00am until September 9, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 6 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 89 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Patchy fog between 10pm and 1am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. South wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog between 10pm and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mc Henry KY
 37.38°N 86.92°W (Elev. 469 ft)
2:01 pm CDT Sep 8, 2026
3pm CDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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