Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bowling Green, Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG)

Lat: 36.96°NLon: 86.42°WElev: 548ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 7 Aug 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Oakland KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Oakland KY
 37.02°N 86.3°W (Elev. 551 ft)
5:41 pm CDT Aug 7, 2026
8pm CDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
 
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