Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
060
FNUS53 KPAH 150623
FWFPAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Paducah KY
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Strong high pressure will keep seasonally mild and dry conditions
through the remainder of the work week. Minimum RH will bottom out
thru the 30s percentile each day before wetting rain chances spike
Saturday.
MOZ098-100-106>108-152200-
Shannon-Wayne MO-Oregon-Carter-Ripley-
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 80-84 79-83
Minimum RH(%) 37-42 42-47
Low Temperature(F) 54-58
Maximum RH(%) 92-97
Temp (24h trend) 83 (0) 56 (+1) 82
RH % (24h trend) 40 (+2) 95 (-2) 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1420 1340
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4650 4390
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 76 73
Transport Wnd (kts) E 9 E 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) E 5 E 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7100 8040
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. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
MOZ076-086-087-152200-
Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 80-84 77-81
Minimum RH(%) 38-43 42-47
Low Temperature(F) 53-57
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+1) 55 (0) 81
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+2) 98 (0) 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1410 1270
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4620 4150
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 76 74
Transport Wnd (kts) NE 9 E 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) NE 5 E 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7050 5080
Dispersion Index Fair Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower
80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
MOZ109>112-114-152200-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 80-84 78-82
Minimum RH(%) 35-40 39-44
Low Temperature(F) 55-59
Maximum RH(%) 92-97
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+1) 56 (+1) 81
RH % (24h trend) 38 (-1) 95 (-3) 42
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 3-7 G17 Lgt/Var E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1200 1240
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3950 4080
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 77 76
Transport Wnd (kts) NE 11 E 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) NE 6 E 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7200 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. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the
lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely. Cooler. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
ILZ084-085-088-089-092-093-152200-
Jackson-Williamson-Union IL-Johnson-Alexander-Pulaski-
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 79-83 76-80
Minimum RH(%) 39-44 42-47
Low Temperature(F) 54-58
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+1) 56 (+1) 79
RH % (24h trend) 42 (0) 97 (-1) 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1250 1180
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4120 3880
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 76 74
Transport Wnd (kts) NE 9 E 9
Transport Wnd (m/s) NE 5 E 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 6250 5900
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs around 80.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers, cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
mid 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
ILZ086-087-090-091-094-152200-
Saline-Gallatin-Pope-Hardin-Massac-
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 78-82 74-78
Minimum RH(%) 38-43 39-44
Low Temperature(F) 53-57
Maximum RH(%) 89-94
Temp (24h trend) 82 (+1) 54 (+1) 78
RH % (24h trend) 41 (+1) 92 (-3) 42
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1050 1110
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3440 3640
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 76 73
Transport Wnd (kts) NE 8 E 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) NE 4 E 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 4200 5550
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...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers, cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
ILZ075>078-080>083-152200-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Mclear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 80-84 75-79
Minimum RH(%) 35-40 35-40
Low Temperature(F) 53-57
Maximum RH(%) 86-91
Temp (24h trend) 84 (+1) 55 (+1) 79
RH % (24h trend) 38 (+2) 89 (-5) 38
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1500 1160
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4920 3800
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 76 72
Transport Wnd (kts) NE 9 E 9
Transport Wnd (m/s) NE 5 E 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 7500 5800
Dispersion Index Fair Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely. Cooler. Lows around 50.
Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
$$
INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ014-015-018>020-152200-
Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-
Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025 /223 AM EDT Wed Oct 15 2025/
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Mclear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 77-81 71-75
Minimum RH(%) 42-47 40-45
Low Temperature(F) 52-56
Maximum RH(%) 91-96
Temp (24h trend) 81 (+1) 54 (+2) 75
RH % (24h trend) 45 (+3) 94 (-5) 43
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 3-7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1140 1110
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3760 3640
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 74 70
Transport Wnd (kts) N 8 E 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) N 4 E 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 4560 5550
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...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers, cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
mid 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 70.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$
KYZ010>013-016-017-021-022-152200-
Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Hopkins-Christian-Muhlenberg-Todd-
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 77-81 73-77
Minimum RH(%) 40-45 39-44
Low Temperature(F) 52-56
Maximum RH(%) 92-97
Temp (24h trend) 80 (0) 53 (+2) 76
RH % (24h trend) 43 (+1) 95 (-5) 42
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 3-7 Lgt/Var NE 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1080 1130
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3550 3700
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 75 72
Transport Wnd (kts) NE 11 E 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) NE 6 E 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 6480 6780
Dispersion Index Poor Fair
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 70s.
East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Lows around 60. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in
the lower 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ001>009-152200-
Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-
123 AM CDT Wed Oct 15 2025
Today Tonight Thu
Cloud Cover Clear Clear Clear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 78-82 76-80
Minimum RH(%) 40-45 41-46
Low Temperature(F) 54-58
Maximum RH(%) 93-98
Temp (24h trend) 81 (0) 56 (+3) 80
RH % (24h trend) 43 (+1) 96 (-4) 44
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) NE 3-7 Lgt/Var E 4-8
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1070 1140
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3510 3740
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 76 75
Transport Wnd (kts) NE 11 E 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) NE 6 E 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 6420 6840
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. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower
80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Showers, cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
$$