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

Paducah, Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH)

Lat: 37.06°NLon: 88.77°WElev: 410ft.

Fog/Mist

23°C

74°F

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 1016.8 mb (30.04 in)
Dewpoint 23°C (73°F)
Visibility 8 km
Last update 15 Jul 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Cairo IL

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 km/h in the morning.

    High: 30 °C

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 3 to 8 km/h.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 23 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 km/h in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 31 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °C

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Sunny, with a high near 32. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 km/h in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 32 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 31 °C

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 km/h in the morning.

    High: 31 °C

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 km/h in the morning.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southwest wind 3 to 8 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 km/h in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 32. Light south southwest wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 km/h in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Light south wind becoming south southwest 6 to 11 km/h in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 8 km/h.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 8 to 11 km/h.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 24. South wind 5 to 8 km/h.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. South southwest wind 5 to 11 km/h.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Cairo IL
 36.98°N 89.13°W
5:47 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
7am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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