Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity	74%
Wind Speed	Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer	30.07 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	13 Jul 10:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Beaver Dam KY

Today
High: 90 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 73 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Monday Night

Thunderstorms likely before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.