Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall and Dangerous Heat

Severe thunderstorms are expected today and Friday from the upper Midwest, central Great Lakes into the Ohio and mid-Mississippi Valley's. In addition, heavy rainfall threat increases on Friday across the Ohio Valley. Meanwhile, early summer-like heat wave across portions of southern Texas with new daily records are forecast today and through the weekend; The heat spreads across the Gulf States. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74° N Lon: 87.17° W Elev: 407 ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	SW 16 mph
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	15 May 9:56 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Daviess County

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Friday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.

Saturday

Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday

Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Monday

Becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Tuesday And Tuesday Night

Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 80. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday

A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

Thursday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.