Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
054
FNUS53 KPAH 161050
FWFPAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Paducah KY
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Very low humidity can be expected this afternoon. Values will
drop into the 10-20% range across much of southern Illinois and
portions of southwest Indiana and southeast Missouri, with the
rest of the region in the 15-25% range. Winds will be light and
variable, with dispersion poor to fair at best and mixing heights
above 2800 feet. Humidity will be higher Monday, with afternoon
values of 20% to around 30%. Mixing heights will be 1800-2400
feet, and dispersion will be poor.
MOZ098-100-106>108-162230-
Shannon-Wayne MO-Oregon-Carter-Ripley-
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Pcldy
Precip Type None None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 20
High Temperature(F) 63-67 56-60
Minimum RH(%) 20-25 27-32
Low Temperature(F) 35-39
Maximum RH(%) 51-56
Temp (24h trend) 67 (-13) 36 (-11) 60
RH % (24h trend) 23 (-24) 54 (-24) 30
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SE 3-7 G21
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.01
Precip Duration 1
Precip Begin 12 PM
Precip End Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 960 560
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3140 1850
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 60 58
Transport Wnd (kts) N 8 SE 12
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 4 SE 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 3840 3360
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL 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...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
$$
MOZ076-086-087-162230-
Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 58-62 56-60
Minimum RH(%) 20-25 25-30
Low Temperature(F) 32-36
Maximum RH(%) 58-63
Temp (24h trend) 62 (-14) 34 (-12) 59
RH % (24h trend) 23 (-35) 61 (-25) 28
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 5-9 G17 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var SE 4-8 G17
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 850 640
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2800 2100
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 57 56
Transport Wnd (kts) N 11 SE 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 6 SE 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5100 3200
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ109>112-114-162230-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 60-64 58-62
Minimum RH(%) 21-26 24-29
Low Temperature(F) 35-39
Maximum RH(%) 61-66
Temp (24h trend) 63 (-11) 36 (-14) 61
RH % (24h trend) 24 (-41) 64 (-31) 27
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 5-9 G17 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var SE 4-8 G17
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 900 660
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2940 2170
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 62 60
Transport Wnd (kts) N 11 SE 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 6 SE 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5400 3300
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL 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...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ084-085-088-089-092-093-162230-
Jackson-Williamson-Union IL-Johnson-Alexander-Pulaski-
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 57-61 57-61
Minimum RH(%) 19-24 24-29
Low Temperature(F) 33-37
Maximum RH(%) 57-62
Temp (24h trend) 61 (-13) 35 (-12) 60
RH % (24h trend) 22 (-43) 60 (-25) 27
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var SE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 900 670
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)2970 2210
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 57 56
Transport Wnd (kts) N 11 SE 9
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 6 SE 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5400 3350
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ086-087-090-091-094-162230-
Saline-Gallatin-Pope-Hardin-Massac-
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 57-61 56-60
Minimum RH(%) 11-16 21-26
Low Temperature(F) 30-34
Maximum RH(%) 54-59
Temp (24h trend) 61 (-13) 31 (-15) 59
RH % (24h trend) 19 (-39) 57 (-29) 24
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 4-8 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 960 650
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3140 2140
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 55 55
Transport Wnd (kts) N 11 SE 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 6 SE 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5760 1950
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL 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...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs around 70. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ075>078-080>083-162230-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Mclear Clear Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 55-59 56-60
Minimum RH(%) 10-15 20-25
Low Temperature(F) 29-33
Maximum RH(%) 56-61
Temp (24h trend) 58 (-19) 30 (-14) 60
RH % (24h trend) 18 (-37) 59 (-19) 23
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 3-7 Lgt/Var SE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1070 680
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3500 2240
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 54 53
Transport Wnd (kts) N 13 SE 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 7 SE 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7490 2040
Dispersion Index Fair Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the upper
60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
$$
INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ014-015-018>020-162230-
Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-
Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025 /550 AM EST Sun Nov 16 2025/
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Mclear Clear Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 55-59 55-59
Minimum RH(%) 18-23 22-27
Low Temperature(F) 29-33
Maximum RH(%) 62-67
Temp (24h trend) 58 (-18) 31 (-14) 59
RH % (24h trend) 21 (-38) 65 (-18) 25
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 6-10 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NW 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1070 720
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3530 2350
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 54 52
Transport Wnd (kts) N 14 SE 4
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 7 SE 2
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7490 1440
Dispersion Index Fair Poor
DSI STBL 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...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ010>013-016-017-021-022-162230-
Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Hopkins-Christian-Muhlenberg-Todd-
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 58-62 57-61
Minimum RH(%) 19-24 22-27
Low Temperature(F) 30-34
Maximum RH(%) 60-65
Temp (24h trend) 61 (-15) 31 (-17) 60
RH % (24h trend) 22 (-37) 63 (-22) 25
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 5-9 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1010 710
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3310 2330
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 57 54
Transport Wnd (kts) N 13 E 5
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 7 E 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7070 2130
Dispersion Index Fair Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ001>009-162230-
Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-
450 AM CST Sun Nov 16 2025
Today Tonight Mon
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 59-63 58-62
Minimum RH(%) 21-26 23-28
Low Temperature(F) 33-37
Maximum RH(%) 62-67
Temp (24h trend) 62 (-12) 34 (-15) 61
RH % (24h trend) 24 (-41) 65 (-31) 26
Wind 20ft/early(mph) N 5-9 G17 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) N 3-7 Lgt/Var SE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 920 660
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3030 2160
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 60 58
Transport Wnd (kts) N 11 SE 7
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 6 SE 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5520 2640
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL 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...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows around 50. Highs
in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 50s.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$