Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.7 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 24 Aug 2:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Mc Henry KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light north wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Light east wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light north wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Light east wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSE Mc Henry KY
 37.31°N 86.87°W (Elev. 499 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
3pm CDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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