Dangerous Heat Continues in the East; Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding in the Southwest, Plains, and Upper Midwest

Prolonged and intense heat wave continues into Friday with relief expected by this weekend. The most significant cumulative heat impacts are anticipated across the Mid-Atlantic through Thursday and eastern Ohio Valley through Friday. Thunderstorms and heavy rain will continue to bring a flash flood threat over portions of the central Plains, Midwest, northern Great Lakes, and the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 26 Jun 12:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Hartford KY

Heat Advisory June 26, 01:37am until June 26, 07:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory June 26, 01:37am until June 26, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Heat Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Hartford KY
 37.52°N 86.94°W (Elev. 499 ft)
12:13 am CDT Jun 26, 2025
1am CDT Jun 26, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 2, 2025
 
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