Widespread Damaging Winds Likely in the Northern Plains; Heat Continues in the Central and Southeast U.S.

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Paducah, Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 88.77°WElev: 410ft.

Fair

79°F

26°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 29 Jul 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Gilbertsville KY

Extreme Heat Warning July 29, 04:49am until July 30, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 29, 04:49am until July 30, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 107. Light east northeast wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 107. Light east northeast wind.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Calm wind.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. North wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Light and variable wind.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Gilbertsville KY
 37.02°N 88.29°W
4:30 am CDT Jul 29, 2025
4am CDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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