Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. 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.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	15 Jul 4:56 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Central City KY

This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 93 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light south wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.