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 >

Current conditions at

Henderson City (KEHR)

Lat: 37.82°NLon: 87.68°WElev: 384ft.

A Few Clouds

89°F

32°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 15 Jul 3:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Vernon IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 93 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Vernon IN
 37.94°N 87.89°W
4:31 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
4pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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