Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
439
FNUS53 KPAH 181018
FWFPAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Paducah KY
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Humidity will remain above 40% today, with scattered to numerous
showers and isolated thunderstorms today into this evening. Breezy
southeast to southwest winds can be expected. Wednesday will be
dry, but humidity will remain above 50% with poor dispersion.
MOZ098-100-106>108-182230-
Shannon-Wayne MO-Oregon-Carter-Ripley-
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Pcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 0
High Temperature(F) 73-77 66-70
Minimum RH(%) 52-57 52-57
Low Temperature(F) 45-49
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 77 (+15) 46 (-9) 70
RH % (24h trend) 55 (+27) 100 (+13) 55
Wind 20ft/early(mph) SW 5-9 G24 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 G24 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.01 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 1
Precip Begin 7 AM
Precip End 4 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1040 670
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3430 2200
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 69 65
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 19 NW 4
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 10 NW 2
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 10400 1340
Dispersion Index 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...
.THURSDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ076-086-087-182230-
Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 50 0 0
High Temperature(F) 67-71 61-65
Minimum RH(%) 48-53 62-67
Low Temperature(F) 46-50
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 71 (+9) 47 (-6) 65
RH % (24h trend) 51 (+27) 100 (+20) 65
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 7-11 G23 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.08 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 2
Precip Begin 7 AM
Precip End 7 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 500 720
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1630 2360
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 71 63
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 15 NW 4
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 8 NW 2
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 4000 1440
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. South winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 60s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ109>112-114-182230-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type Tstms None None
Chance Precip (%) 40 0 0
High Temperature(F) 70-74 64-68
Minimum RH(%) 45-50 59-64
Low Temperature(F) 49-53
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 74 (+9) 50 (-6) 68
RH % (24h trend) 48 (+26) 100 (+25) 62
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 8-12 G27 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 7-11 G27 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.02 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 2
Precip Begin 7 AM
Precip End 7 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 580 690
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1920 2270
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 73 67
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 20 NW 4
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 10 NW 2
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5800 1380
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...
.THURSDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs around 60. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ084-085-088-089-092-093-182230-
Jackson-Williamson-Union IL-Johnson-Alexander-Pulaski-
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 50 40 0
High Temperature(F) 66-70 60-64
Minimum RH(%) 46-51 67-72
Low Temperature(F) 48-52
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 69 (+6) 49 (-2) 64
RH % (24h trend) 49 (+26) 100 (+24) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 7-11 G23 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 G23 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.14 0.04 0.00
Precip Duration 2 0
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing 10 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 480 670
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1570 2210
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 70 63
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 20 NW 4
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 10 NW 2
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 4800 1340
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Showers. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 40. Highs in the lower 60s.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 60.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ086-087-090-091-094-182230-
Saline-Gallatin-Pope-Hardin-Massac-
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 60 50 0
High Temperature(F) 65-69 60-64
Minimum RH(%) 44-49 64-69
Low Temperature(F) 48-52
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 69 (+7) 49 (+1) 64
RH % (24h trend) 47 (+27) 97 (+33) 67
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 6-10 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.22 0.07 0.00
Precip Duration 2 1
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing 11 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 500 640
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1640 2090
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 69 63
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 19 NW 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 10 NW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5000 1920
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...
.THURSDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower
60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 60.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ075>078-080>083-182230-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 70 40 0
High Temperature(F) 63-67 58-62
Minimum RH(%) 56-61 66-71
Low Temperature(F) 45-49
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 67 (+7) 46 (-1) 62
RH % (24h trend) 59 (+36) 98 (+24) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 6-10 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 3-7 G19 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.15 0.01 0.00
Precip Duration 2 0
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing 11 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 420 620
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1380 2030
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 68 59
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 17 NW 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 9 NW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 3780 1860
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 60s.
Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs around 60.
Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs around 60. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ014-015-018>020-182230-
Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-
Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025 /518 AM EST Tue Nov 18 2025/
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 80 70 0
High Temperature(F) 62-66 59-63
Minimum RH(%) 57-62 72-77
Low Temperature(F) 48-52
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 67 (+8) 49 (+5) 63
RH % (24h trend) 60 (+36) 100 (+28) 75
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 6-10 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 4-8 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.40 0.10 0.00
Precip Duration 7 2
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing 1 AM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 400 600
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1310 1970
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 68 61
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 16 NW 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 8 NW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 3200 1800
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...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper
40s. Highs in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper
50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs around 60.
South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ010>013-016-017-021-022-182230-
Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Hopkins-Christian-Muhlenberg-Todd-
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Mcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 80 70 0
High Temperature(F) 67-71 63-67
Minimum RH(%) 40-45 67-72
Low Temperature(F) 52-56
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 71 (+9) 53 (+5) 67
RH % (24h trend) 43 (+20) 100 (+46) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 7-11 G24 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 6-10 G24 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.13 0.09 0.00
Precip Duration 4 2
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing 1 AM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 580 640
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1900 2090
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 70 64
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 20 NW 6
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 10 NW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5800 1920
Dispersion Index Fair Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Showers. Lows around 50. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid
50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the lower 60s.
West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ001>009-182230-
Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-
418 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
Today Tonight Wed
Cloud Cover Mcldy Pcldy Mcldy
Precip Type Tstms Tstms None
Chance Precip (%) 70 60 0
High Temperature(F) 68-72 64-68
Minimum RH(%) 41-46 66-71
Low Temperature(F) 51-55
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 72 (+8) 52 (0) 68
RH % (24h trend) 44 (+21) 100 (+38) 69
Wind 20ft/early(mph) S 8-12 G26 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SW 7-11 G26 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.08 0.04 0.00
Precip Duration 2 1
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing 1 AM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 550 660
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1800 2150
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 71 66
Transport Wnd (kts) SW 20 NW 5
Transport Wnd (m/s) SW 10 NW 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 5500 1980
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...
.THURSDAY...Showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid 60s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
60s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. West winds around 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the
lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$