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

78°F

26°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Jul 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Metropolis Municipal Airport IL

Extreme Heat Warning July 29, 01:37am until July 30, 08:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning July 29, 01:37am until July 30, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Wed

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light northeast wind.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Metropolis Municipal Airport IL
 37.19°N 88.75°W
1:31 am CDT Jul 29, 2025
1am CDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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