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

76°F

24°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Heat Index75°F (24°C)
Last update 15 Jul 7:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Cannelton IN

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.  New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.  New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 92 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

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

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Cannelton IN
 37.88°N 86.68°W (Elev. 413 ft)
6:14 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
8am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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