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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Fair

83°F

28°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	77°F (25°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	92°F (33°C)
Last update	15 Jul 6:56 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Whitesville KY

Tonight
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Thursday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south wind.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind around 6 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light east southeast wind.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 6 mph.