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

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 15 Jul 8:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Owensboro KY

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Owensboro KY
 37.73°N 87.17°W
8:47 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
9am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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