Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the Midwest into the Great Lakes Region; Significant Heat in the Southwest

Strong to severe storms may produce damaging winds, isolated hail, and a few tornadoes from the Midwest into the lower Great Lakes. These storms may also produce areas of heavy rain and flash flooding. Significant heat will continue across parts of the Desert Southwest into western Texas and north Alaska. Dangerous heat will also build into the Eastern and Central U.S. and continue into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Thunderstorm Rain

80°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	SW 16 mph
Barometer	29.84 in (1010.1 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	18 Jun 3:56 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Fordsville KY

Tornado Watch until June 18, 08:00pm

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Tornado Watch

Tornado Watch until June 18, 08:00pm
NOW until 8:00pm Wed
Tornado Watch
This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Heavy Rain
then Chance
T-storms
Juneteenth
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Juneteenth

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. West wind around 8 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 86. Light south wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 92.