Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
410
FNUS53 KPAH 170740
FWFPAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Paducah KY
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Daily chances of a scattered wetting rain will continue into next
week, with the risk for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall peaking
in the afternoon. Light winds and humidity will remain in place
through the weekend. Smoke dispersion will remain poor due to weak
flow aloft with mixing heights peaking around 3000 to 4000 ft
AGL.
MOZ098-100-106>108-172115-
Shannon-Wayne MO-Oregon-Carter-Ripley-
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 60
High Temperature(F) 89-93 87-91
Minimum RH(%) 58-63 66-71
Low Temperature(F) 69-73
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 93 (-1) 70 (-3) 91
RH % (24h trend) 61 (-1) 100 (+2) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.13 0.10 0.17
Precip Duration 1 2 6
Precip Begin 11 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 7 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1340 1020
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4410 3340
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 88 86
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 6 S 5
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 3 S 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 4020 3060
Dispersion Index Poor 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...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the
lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. 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 upper
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
MOZ076-086-087-172115-
Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
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Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 70
High Temperature(F) 88-92 85-89
Minimum RH(%) 64-69 71-76
Low Temperature(F) 69-73
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-1) 71 (-3) 88
RH % (24h trend) 67 (+3) 100 (+4) 74
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.58 0.22 0.16
Precip Duration 2 2 6
Precip Begin 10 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 980 860
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3230 2820
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 88 84
Transport Wnd (kts) W 6 SW 5
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 3 SW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 2940 2580
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ109>112-114-172115-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
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Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 70
High Temperature(F) 89-93 87-91
Minimum RH(%) 59-64 68-73
Low Temperature(F) 71-75
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 92 (-1) 72 (-3) 91
RH % (24h trend) 62 (-2) 100 (+3) 71
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.06 0.17 0.17
Precip Duration 2 2 6
Precip Begin 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1130 970
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3720 3190
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 90 89
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 6 S 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 3 S 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 3390 2910
Dispersion Index Poor 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...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ084-085-088-089-092-093-172115-
Jackson-Williamson-Union IL-Johnson-Alexander-Pulaski-
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
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Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 70
High Temperature(F) 88-92 85-89
Minimum RH(%) 65-70 72-77
Low Temperature(F) 70-74
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-1) 72 (-2) 88
RH % (24h trend) 68 (+4) 100 (+2) 75
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.30 0.31 0.21
Precip Duration 3 2 6
Precip Begin 9 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 980 880
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3230 2880
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 88 84
Transport Wnd (kts) W 6 SW 5
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 3 SW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 2940 2640
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
ILZ086-087-090-091-094-172115-
Saline-Gallatin-Pope-Hardin-Massac-
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 70
High Temperature(F) 88-92 86-90
Minimum RH(%) 60-65 67-72
Low Temperature(F) 70-74
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-1) 72 (-2) 89
RH % (24h trend) 63 (+4) 97 (+1) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.29 0.32 0.22
Precip Duration 3 2 6
Precip Begin 9 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 960 850
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3160 2800
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 88 85
Transport Wnd (kts) W 7 SW 4
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 4 SW 2
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 3840 1700
Dispersion Index Poor 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...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
ILZ075>078-080>083-172115-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
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Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 70
High Temperature(F) 87-91 85-89
Minimum RH(%) 62-67 67-72
Low Temperature(F) 69-73
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-1) 71 (-2) 88
RH % (24h trend) 65 (+3) 98 (0) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.30 0.23 0.23
Precip Duration 2 2 6
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 940 930
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3080 3050
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 87 82
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 6 S 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 3 S 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 2820 2790
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Light winds.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid
90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ014-015-018>020-172115-
Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-
Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025 /340 AM EDT Thu Jul 17 2025/
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 80
High Temperature(F) 87-91 85-89
Minimum RH(%) 65-70 71-76
Low Temperature(F) 70-74
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 90 (-2) 72 (-1) 88
RH % (24h trend) 68 (+4) 99 (0) 74
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.22 0.24 0.18
Precip Duration 3 2 6
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 970 820
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3190 2690
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 88 86
Transport Wnd (kts) W 9 SW 5
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 5 SW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 4850 2460
Dispersion Index Poor 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...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows
in the lower 70s. Highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
KYZ010>013-016-017-021-022-172115-
Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Hopkins-Christian-Muhlenberg-Todd-
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
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Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 80
High Temperature(F) 88-92 86-90
Minimum RH(%) 61-66 70-75
Low Temperature(F) 70-74
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-2) 72 (-3) 89
RH % (24h trend) 64 (+1) 100 (+4) 73
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.17 0.25 0.17
Precip Duration 3 2 6
Precip Begin 9 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1120 920
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3670 3010
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 88 87
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 9 SW 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 5 SW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5600 2760
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds
around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$
KYZ001>009-172115-
Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-
240 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
Today Tonight Fri
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 70
High Temperature(F) 88-92 86-90
Minimum RH(%) 64-69 70-75
Low Temperature(F) 71-75
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 91 (-1) 73 (-2) 89
RH % (24h trend) 67 (0) 100 (+2) 73
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.15 0.25 0.18
Precip Duration 2 2 6
Precip Begin 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1020 920
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3350 3020
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 89 88
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 7 SW 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 4 SW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 4080 2760
Dispersion Index Poor 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...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs around 90. Southwest winds around
5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around
5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of 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.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Highs in the
mid 90s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
$$