Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
072
FNUS53 KPAH 101037
FWFPAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Paducah KY
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Deep mixing and robust transport winds will result in very good
to excellent smoke dispersion today. Minimum RH values will range
from 45-65% from southwest to northeast, respectively. Winds at
20ft will be strong from the NW around 10-15 mph with gusts up to
30 to 40 mph. Thursday RH values will be 40-55%, with light winds
and poor dispersion.
MOZ098-100-106>108-102215-
Shannon-Wayne MO-Oregon-Carter-Ripley-
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 45-49 44-48
Minimum RH(%) 40-45 38-43
Low Temperature(F) 24-28
Maximum RH(%) 84-89
Temp (24h trend) 49 (-2) 25 (-12) 48
RH % (24h trend) 43 (-15) 87 (-5) 41
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 10-14 G40 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 7-11 G31 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1350 740
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4430 2440
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 46 40
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 32 S 15
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 16 S 8
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 21600 5920
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
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...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
mid 40s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 16. Highs in the
lower 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 15. Highs around 40. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ076-086-087-102215-
Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 44-48 38-42
Minimum RH(%) 49-54 49-54
Low Temperature(F) 21-25
Maximum RH(%) 89-94
Temp (24h trend) 47 (+2) 23 (-15) 42
RH % (24h trend) 52 (-22) 92 (+1) 52
Wind 20ft/early(mph) NW 13-17 G40 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9-13 G34 Lgt/Var S 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1440 650
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4730 2150
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 44 35
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 34 S 9
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 18 S 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 25920 3250
Dispersion Index Excellent Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 12. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 13. Highs in the upper 30s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ109>112-114-102215-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 46-50 40-44
Minimum RH(%) 46-51 47-52
Low Temperature(F) 25-29
Maximum RH(%) 88-93
Temp (24h trend) 49 (+5) 26 (-13) 44
RH % (24h trend) 49 (-30) 91 (-1) 50
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 12-16 G40 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9-13 G33 Lgt/Var S 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1480 690
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4850 2260
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 46 39
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 32 S 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 16 S 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 23680 4140
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
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...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in
the lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 17. Highs around 30.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 16. Highs in the upper 30s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
upper 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ084-085-088-089-092-093-102215-
Jackson-Williamson-Union IL-Johnson-Alexander-Pulaski-
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 42-46 37-41
Minimum RH(%) 54-59 49-54
Low Temperature(F) 22-26
Maximum RH(%) 87-92
Temp (24h trend) 45 (+1) 24 (-16) 40
RH % (24h trend) 57 (-21) 90 (+4) 52
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 12-16 G40 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9-13 G34 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1460 730
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4780 2390
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 43 33
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 33 SW 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 17 SW 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 24820 2920
Dispersion Index Excellent Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper
40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs
in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 13. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 13. Highs in the upper 30s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ086-087-090-091-094-102215-
Saline-Gallatin-Pope-Hardin-Massac-
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 42-46 36-40
Minimum RH(%) 53-58 45-50
Low Temperature(F) 22-26
Maximum RH(%) 81-86
Temp (24h trend) 45 (0) 24 (-17) 39
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-8) 84 (+4) 48
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 13-17 G39 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9-13 G35 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1410 770
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4640 2540
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 43 31
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 32 SW 7
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 16 SW 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 22560 3080
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
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. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs
in the upper 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 12. Highs in the mid
20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Not as cool. Lows around 12. Highs in the
upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
ILZ075>078-080>083-102215-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 41-45 34-38
Minimum RH(%) 58-63 46-51
Low Temperature(F) 22-26
Maximum RH(%) 79-84
Temp (24h trend) 44 (-2) 24 (-16) 38
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-1) 82 (-1) 49
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 14-18 G40 NW 4-8 G19 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 11-15 G35 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1340 770
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4390 2530
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 43 29
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 34 SW 7
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 18 SW 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 24120 3080
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 20. Highs in the
mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 9. Highs in the
lower 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Not as cool. Lows around 10. Highs in the
mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ014-015-018>020-102215-
Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-
Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025 /537 AM EST Wed Dec 10 2025/
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 41-45 33-37
Minimum RH(%) 64-69 51-56
Low Temperature(F) 23-27
Maximum RH(%) 84-89
Temp (24h trend) 44 (-2) 25 (-15) 37
RH % (24h trend) 67 (+8) 87 (+1) 54
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 14-18 G39 NW 4-8 G18 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 11-15 G37 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1250 850
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4100 2780
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 42 29
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 32 W 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 16 W 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 20000 3400
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
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. A chance of snow and rain showers. Lows
in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs
in the mid 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 11. Highs in the
lower 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Not as cool. Lows around 11. Highs in the
mid 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower
40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ010>013-016-017-021-022-102215-
Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Hopkins-Christian-Muhlenberg-Todd-
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 44-48 37-41
Minimum RH(%) 56-61 48-53
Low Temperature(F) 23-27
Maximum RH(%) 89-94
Temp (24h trend) 48 (+1) 25 (-15) 41
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+1) 92 (+12) 51
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 12-16 G39 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 10-14 G36 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1370 840
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4500 2750
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 42 31
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 30 W 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 15 W 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 20550 3360
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in
the lower 40s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 15. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Not as cool. Lows around 13. Highs in the
upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ001>009-102215-
Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-
437 AM CST Wed Dec 10 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 45-49 38-42
Minimum RH(%) 53-58 49-54
Low Temperature(F) 24-28
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 48 (+2) 25 (-16) 41
RH % (24h trend) 56 (-11) 97 (+16) 52
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 12-16 G37 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 9-13 G35 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1460 780
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4810 2560
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 43 35
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 31 SW 7
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 16 SW 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 23360 3120
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
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...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 16. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 15. Highs in the upper 30s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$