Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
226
FNUS53 KPAH 160701
FWFPAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Paducah KY
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Daily chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms will
continue into early next week. Light winds and high humidity will
remain in place through the rest of the week and into the
weekend.
Mixing heights will remain in the 4000-5000 ft range with light
winds for the next few days mostly resulting in poor to
fair dispersion.
MOZ098-100-106>108-162130-
Shannon-Wayne MO-Oregon-Carter-Ripley-
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 50
High Temperature(F) 91-95 92-96
Minimum RH(%) 57-62 54-59
Low Temperature(F) 69-73
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 95 (+8) 70 (0) 96
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-10) 98 (-2) 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.15 0.00 0.04
Precip Duration 3 2
Precip Begin 10 AM 1 PM
Precip End 7 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1420 1410
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4660 4620
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 86 88
Transport Wnd (kts) W 11 SW 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 6 SW 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 8520 5640
Dispersion Index Fair Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 90s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ076-086-087-162130-
Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 40
High Temperature(F) 89-93 91-95
Minimum RH(%) 60-65 59-64
Low Temperature(F) 71-75
Maximum RH(%) 93-98
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+4) 73 (+1) 94
RH % (24h trend) 63 (-5) 96 (-4) 62
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 Lgt/Var SW 3-7
Precip Amount 0.10 0.00 0.17
Precip Duration 3 2
Precip Begin 7 AM 1 PM
Precip End 7 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1240 1340
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4070 4390
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 87 90
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 11 SW 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 6 SW 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7440 6700
Dispersion Index Fair Fair
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ109>112-114-162130-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 30
High Temperature(F) 89-93 91-95
Minimum RH(%) 60-65 56-61
Low Temperature(F) 72-76
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 93 (+4) 74 (+1) 95
RH % (24h trend) 63 (-4) 98 (-2) 59
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 Lgt/Var SW 3-7
Precip Amount 0.06 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 3 1
Precip Begin 7 AM 1 PM
Precip End 7 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1120 1380
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3670 4510
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 88 91
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 10 SW 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 5 SW 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5600 6900
Dispersion Index Poor Fair
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ084-085-088-089-092-093-162130-
Jackson-Williamson-Union IL-Johnson-Alexander-Pulaski-
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 50
High Temperature(F) 89-93 91-95
Minimum RH(%) 61-66 59-64
Low Temperature(F) 73-77
Maximum RH(%) 93-98
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+3) 75 (+1) 94
RH % (24h trend) 64 (-4) 96 (-3) 62
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 3-7 Lgt/Var SW 3-7
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.19
Precip Duration 3 3
Precip Begin 7 AM 7 AM
Precip End 7 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1200 1340
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3950 4410
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 86 89
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 11 SW 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 6 SW 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7200 6700
Dispersion Index Fair Fair
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ086-087-090-091-094-162130-
Saline-Gallatin-Pope-Hardin-Massac-
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 50
High Temperature(F) 89-93 91-95
Minimum RH(%) 57-62 55-60
Low Temperature(F) 72-76
Maximum RH(%) 89-94
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+3) 74 (+1) 94
RH % (24h trend) 60 (-2) 92 (-4) 58
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.04 0.00 0.21
Precip Duration 3 3
Precip Begin 7 AM 7 AM
Precip End 7 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1240 1360
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4070 4470
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 86 90
Transport Wnd (kts) W 10 SW 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 5 SW 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 6200 8160
Dispersion Index Fair Fair
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ075>078-080>083-162130-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 30 20 60
High Temperature(F) 89-93 91-95
Minimum RH(%) 54-59 58-63
Low Temperature(F) 73-77
Maximum RH(%) 90-95
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+3) 75 (+2) 94
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-6) 93 (-4) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 3-7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 Lgt/Var W 4-8
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.46
Precip Duration 3 1 3
Precip Begin 7 AM 1 AM Continuing
Precip End 7 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1330 1450
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4350 4770
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 85 88
Transport Wnd (kts) W 12 SW 9
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 6 SW 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7980 7250
Dispersion Index Fair Fair
DSI MOD UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs around 90. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ014-015-018>020-162130-
Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-
Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025 /301 AM EDT Wed Jul 16 2025/
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 50 20 60
High Temperature(F) 89-93 90-94
Minimum RH(%) 61-66 61-66
Low Temperature(F) 73-77
Maximum RH(%) 92-97
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+4) 75 (+2) 93
RH % (24h trend) 64 (-4) 95 (-3) 64
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 3-7 Lgt/Var SW 3-7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 Lgt/Var W 3-7
Precip Amount 0.07 0.02 0.35
Precip Duration 4 1 5
Precip Begin 7 AM 1 AM Continuing
Precip End 7 PM Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1280 1240
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4200 4060
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 85 89
Transport Wnd (kts) W 13 W 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 7 W 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 8960 7440
Dispersion Index Fair Fair
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ010>013-016-017-021-022-162130-
Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Hopkins-Christian-Muhlenberg-Todd-
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 50
High Temperature(F) 89-93 91-95
Minimum RH(%) 60-65 58-63
Low Temperature(F) 72-76
Maximum RH(%) 93-98
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+2) 74 (+1) 95
RH % (24h trend) 63 (-3) 96 (-3) 61
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.00 0.10
Precip Duration 3 5
Precip Begin 7 AM 7 AM
Precip End 7 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1440 1700
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4740 5570
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 86 89
Transport Wnd (kts) W 12 SW 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 6 SW 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 8640 10200
Dispersion Index Fair Good
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ001>009-162130-
Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-
201 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Mclear
Precip Type Tstms None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 40
High Temperature(F) 89-93 91-95
Minimum RH(%) 63-68 60-65
Low Temperature(F) 72-76
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 92 (+3) 74 (0) 94
RH % (24h trend) 66 (-2) 98 (-2) 63
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.05 0.00 0.04
Precip Duration 3 3
Precip Begin 7 AM 7 AM
Precip End 7 PM Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1160 1420
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3790 4650
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 87 90
Transport Wnd (kts) W 10 SW 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 5 SW 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5800 7100
Dispersion Index Poor Fair
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. Light winds.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$