Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)
Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.
Fair
89°F
32°C
| Humidity | 72% |
| Wind Speed | W 12 mph |
| Barometer | 29.75 in (1007.0 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 79°F (26°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 104°F (40°C) |
| Last update | 21 Jul 3:56 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles WSW Owensboro KY
Severe T-storm Watch July 21, 03:59pm until July 21, 09:00pm
Extreme Heat Warning July 21, 03:59pm until July 21, 07:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Severe
ThunderstormsTonight
Low: 68 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
ClearWednesday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Gradual
ClearingThursday
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 80 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 88. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North northwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 8 to 13 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Light south southwest wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. West wind around 7 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Owensboro KY
37.73°N 87.17°W
37.73°N 87.17°W
2:51 pm CDT Jul 21, 2026
3pm CDT Jul 21, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 27, 2026
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