Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 24, 12:00 AM CST until January 26, 06:00 AM CST

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	SW 12 mph
Barometer	30.18 in (1022.2 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	32°F (0°C)
Last update	21 Jan 8:56 pm CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Island KY

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 12:00am until January 26, 06:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Thursday
High: 40 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 22 °F
Increasing
Clouds
Friday
High: 27 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
Low: 12 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 18 °F
Snow/Sleet
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
Sunday
High: 19 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 2 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Mostly
Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 40. Light north wind.

Thursday Night

Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Calm wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as 10. North wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight, then a chance of snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 12. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday

Snow likely, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all snow after 3pm. Cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 19.

Sunday Night

A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2.

Monday

Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 17.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around -3.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.