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.

Rain

79°F

26°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 15 Jul 10:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Island KY

  • Today

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

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southwest wind.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southwest wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Island KY
 37.39°N 87.14°W
8:47 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
11am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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