Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Thunderstorm Rain

76°F

24°C

Humidity	91%
Wind Speed	NE 5 mph
Barometer	30.02 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	17 Jul 4:56 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Mc Quady KY

Flood Watch July 17, 05:39pm until July 17, 11:00pm

Flood Advisory until July 17, 08:45pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Advisory

Flood Watch July 17, 05:39pm until July 17, 11:00pm
Flood Advisory until July 17, 08:45pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 89 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
T-storms
Likely
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 88 °F
Showers
Likely then
T-storms
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light southwest wind. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

Saturday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

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

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny and hot, with a high near 94.