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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 15 Jul 4:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Madisonville KY

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  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 89. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. 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 89. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madisonville KY
 37.34°N 87.51°W
4:31 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
5pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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