Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Jan 7:56 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Centertown KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 6. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Cold

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 9. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 18. Wind chill values as low as 8. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny and cold, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as 6. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values as low as 9. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers and freezing rain. Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Centertown KY
 37.41°N 87°W (Elev. 492 ft)
5:31 pm CST Jan 18, 2026
8pm CST Jan 18, 2026-6pm CST Jan 25, 2026
 
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