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° N Lon: 87.17° W Elev: 407 ft.

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

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Detailed forecast for

Ohio County

Tonight

Partly cloudy then becoming mostly cloudy late in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Thunderstorms likely early in the evening, then chance of thunderstorms late in the evening. Slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of thunderstorms 70 percent.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Southwest winds up to 5 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy with chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. West winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent.

Monday

Partly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds becoming west up to 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. North winds up to 5 mph in the evening becoming light.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of thunderstorms 40 percent.

Wednesday

Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.

Thursday

Mostly sunny with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s.

Friday

Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 90.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of thunderstorms 50 percent.

Saturday

Partly sunny. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.