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

87°F

31°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	75°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	15 Jul 4:56 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE West Louisville KY

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 74 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 74 °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: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Night

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

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 6 to 8 mph.