Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. 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.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	76°F (24°C)
Last update	12 Jul 8:56 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Owensboro KY

Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Patchy Fog
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light southeast wind.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night

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

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.