Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
964
FNUS53 KPAH 092015
FWFPAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Paducah KY
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Deep mixing and robust transport winds will result in very good to
excellent smoke dispersion conditions on Wednesday. Minimum RH
values will range from 45-65% from southwest to northeast,
respectively. Mixing heights will top out around 4500 to 6500ft,
with mixing levels topping 1700ft between 7 and 9 AM. Winds at
20ft will be strong from the NW around 10-15 mph with gusts up to
30 to 40 mph.
MOZ098-100-106>108-101015-
Shannon-Wayne MO-Oregon-Carter-Ripley-
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Pcldy Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 46-50 45-49
Minimum RH(%) 40-45 42-47
Low Temperature(F) 37-41 25-29
Maximum RH(%) 83-88 82-87
Temp (24h trend) 39 (+12) 50 (-1) 26 50
RH % (24h trend) 86 (-10) 43 (-10) 85 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 7-11 G29 NW 10-14 G37 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 6-10 G31 NW 7-11 G31 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1270 800
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4180 2620
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 51 36
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 33 S 13
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 17 S 7
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 21590 5600
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 mid
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in
the lower 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 16. Highs in the
lower 30s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 17. Highs in the lower 40s.
South winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
MOZ076-086-087-101015-
Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type None None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 44-48 38-42
Minimum RH(%) 46-51 52-57
Low Temperature(F) 37-41 22-26
Maximum RH(%) 81-86 87-92
Temp (24h trend) 39 (+12) 47 (+2) 24 42
RH % (24h trend) 84 (-7) 49 (-17) 90 55
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 12-16 G34 NW 13-17 G36 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 9-13 G32 NW 9-13 G32 Lgt/Var S 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1380 700
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4530 2290
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 51 32
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 34 SW 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 18 SW 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 24840 3500
Dispersion Index Excellent Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs
in the upper 30s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 13. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows around 15. Highs in
the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower
40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ109>112-114-101015-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 46-50 41-45
Minimum RH(%) 44-49 50-55
Low Temperature(F) 38-42 25-29
Maximum RH(%) 82-87 86-91
Temp (24h trend) 40 (+12) 49 (+7) 26 45
RH % (24h trend) 85 (-11) 47 (-27) 89 53
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 11-15 G32 W 12-16 G35 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 10-14 G32 NW 9-13 G31 Lgt/Var S 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1410 740
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4630 2440
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 53 36
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 30 SW 9
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 15 SW 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 21150 3700
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 mid
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
in the lower 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 18. Highs around 30.
North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 18. Highs around 40.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ084-085-088-089-092-093-101015-
Jackson-Williamson-Union IL-Johnson-Alexander-Pulaski-
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers None None None
Chance Precip (%) 30 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 43-47 37-41
Minimum RH(%) 51-56 53-58
Low Temperature(F) 38-42 23-27
Maximum RH(%) 78-83 85-90
Temp (24h trend) 40 (+15) 47 (+4) 25 40
RH % (24h trend) 81 (-9) 54 (-15) 88 56
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 12-16 G35 W 12-16 G37 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 10-14 G34 NW 9-13 G33 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 1
Precip Begin 1 AM
Precip End 6 AM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1400 760
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4610 2490
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 50 31
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 34 W 9
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 18 W 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 25200 3800
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in
the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 14. Highs in the
upper 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows around 15. Highs in
the upper 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower
40s. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
ILZ086-087-090-091-094-101015-
Saline-Gallatin-Pope-Hardin-Massac-
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Showers None None None
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 43-47 36-40
Minimum RH(%) 50-55 48-53
Low Temperature(F) 38-42 23-27
Maximum RH(%) 72-77 78-83
Temp (24h trend) 40 (+17) 46 (+1) 25 39
RH % (24h trend) 75 (-12) 53 (-6) 81 51
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 12-16 G36 W 13-17 G37 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 11-15 G35 NW 9-13 G34 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 1
Precip Begin 1 AM
Precip End 6 AM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1380 850
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4530 2790
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 49 31
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 33 W 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 17 W 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 23460 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. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs
around 40. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 14. Highs in the mid
20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows around 15. Highs in
the upper 30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower
40s. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
ILZ075>078-080>083-101015-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers None None None
Chance Precip (%) 60 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 41-45 35-39
Minimum RH(%) 56-61 50-55
Low Temperature(F) 37-41 22-26
Maximum RH(%) 75-80 78-83
Temp (24h trend) 39 (+17) 44 (-2) 24 39
RH % (24h trend) 78 (-10) 59 (+1) 81 53
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 13-17 G36 W 14-18 G39 NW 4-8 G19 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 12-16 G36 NW 11-15 G34 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 1
Precip Begin 12 AM
Precip End 7 AM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1260 870
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4140 2870
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 49 30
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 35 W 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 18 W 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 22680 3480
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs
in the mid 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 11. Highs in the mid
20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows around 13. Highs in
the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs around 40.
South winds around 5 mph.
$$
INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ014-015-018>020-101015-
Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-
Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025 /315 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025/
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers None None None
Chance Precip (%) 60 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 42-46 34-38
Minimum RH(%) 60-65 54-59
Low Temperature(F) 37-41 23-27
Maximum RH(%) 79-84 81-86
Temp (24h trend) 39 (+16) 45 (0) 25 38
RH % (24h trend) 82 (-8) 63 (+5) 84 57
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 13-17 G35 W 14-18 G39 NW 4-8 G18 Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 14-18 G34 NW 11-15 G35 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 1
Precip Begin 11 PM
Precip End 7 AM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1270 1000
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4180 3270
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 49 30
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 32 W 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 16 W 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 20320 4000
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 mid 20s. Highs in
the upper 30s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows around 13. Highs in the mid
20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows around 13. Highs in
the mid 30s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Lows in the
mid 20s. Highs around 40. South winds around 5 mph.
$$
KYZ010>013-016-017-021-022-101015-
Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Hopkins-Christian-Muhlenberg-Todd-
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Showers None None None
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 45-49 37-41
Minimum RH(%) 54-59 50-55
Low Temperature(F) 38-42 23-27
Maximum RH(%) 76-81 86-91
Temp (24h trend) 40 (+16) 49 (+2) 25 41
RH % (24h trend) 79 (-16) 57 (0) 89 53
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 11-15 G34 W 12-16 G36 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 12-16 G34 NW 10-14 G35 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 1
Precip Begin 2 AM
Precip End 7 AM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1360 940
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4450 3090
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 49 32
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 30 W 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 15 W 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 20400 3760
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid
50s. South winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in
the mid 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Colder. Lows
around 17. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows around 16. Highs
around 40. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ001>009-101015-
Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-
215 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Tonight Wed Wed Night Thu
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 45-49 38-42
Minimum RH(%) 50-55 52-57
Low Temperature(F) 38-42 24-28
Maximum RH(%) 77-82 88-93
Temp (24h trend) 40 (+15) 48 (+3) 26 41
RH % (24h trend) 80 (-15) 53 (-13) 91 55
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 11-15 G33 W 12-16 G35 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 11-15 G33 NW 9-13 G32 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1420 810
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl) 4650 2670
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 51 34
Transport Wnd (kts) NW 29 W 8
Transport Wnd (m/s) NW 15 W 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 21300 3240
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 mid
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Colder. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
in the mid 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of rain showers. Colder. Lows
around 18. Highs in the upper 20s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Lows around 17. Highs
around 40. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$