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

Paducah, Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 88.77°WElev: 410ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.6 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Jul 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Salem KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind.

    Low: 74 °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 6 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

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

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Salem KY
 37.24°N 88.3°W
5:47 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
6pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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