Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Mostly Cloudy

82°F

28°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 17 Jun 1:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Rockport KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then isolated showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 83 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Juneteenth
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Rockport KY
 37.32°N 86.95°W (Elev. 486 ft)
11:15 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
2pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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