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

Current conditions at

Paducah, Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 88.77°WElev: 410ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 15 Jul 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Kirksey KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Light south wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    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. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 105. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Kirksey KY
 36.6°N 88.43°W
1:31 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
2pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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