Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
478
FNUS53 KPAH 240851
FWFPAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Paducah KY
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Wet conditions are expected today and Tuesday, then a cold front
will pass Tuesday night. Much cooler and drier conditions are
expected for Wednesday through Friday. More unsettled weather is
expected for the last half of the holiday weekend and early next
week.
MOZ098-100-106>108-242230-
Shannon-Wayne MO-Oregon-Carter-Ripley-
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Cloudy Cloudy Pcldy
Precip Type Showers Showers None
Chance Precip (%) 90 90 0
High Temperature(F) 48-52 62-66
Minimum RH(%) 86-91 67-72
Low Temperature(F) 46-50
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 51 (-12) 47 (+3) 66
RH % (24h trend) 89 (+26) 100 (0) 70
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.22 0.28 0.00
Precip Duration 5 6
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing 5 AM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 410 880
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1340 2890
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 58 57
Transport Wnd (kts) S 12 W 13
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 6 W 7
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 2460 6160
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL 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...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Cloudy with rain showers likely. Lows in the lower
30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ076-086-087-242230-
Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Cloudy Cloudy Pcldy
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 70 90 30
High Temperature(F) 49-53 61-65
Minimum RH(%) 84-89 70-75
Low Temperature(F) 47-51
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 52 (-2) 48 (+3) 64
RH % (24h trend) 87 (-1) 100 (0) 73
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.12 0.36 0.01
Precip Duration 3 7 1
Precip Begin 8 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 400 800
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1320 2630
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 61 60
Transport Wnd (kts) S 11 W 12
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 6 W 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 2400 4800
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower
40s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely and a chance
of snow showers. Lows around 30. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ109>112-114-242230-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Cloudy Cloudy Pcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 90 100 40
High Temperature(F) 51-55 62-66
Minimum RH(%) 81-86 73-78
Low Temperature(F) 49-53
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 54 (-2) 50 (+4) 65
RH % (24h trend) 84 (+1) 99 (-1) 76
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.18 0.60 0.01
Precip Duration 6 9 2
Precip Begin 7 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 380 760
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1240 2510
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 62 62
Transport Wnd (kts) S 11 W 12
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 6 W 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 2280 4560
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL 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...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. East winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 40. Highs in
the mid 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ084-085-088-089-092-093-242230-
Jackson-Williamson-Union IL-Johnson-Alexander-Pulaski-
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 70 100 50
High Temperature(F) 50-54 61-65
Minimum RH(%) 80-85 76-81
Low Temperature(F) 48-52
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 53 (0) 50 (+5) 64
RH % (24h trend) 83 (-10) 98 (-2) 79
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.09 0.47 0.01
Precip Duration 3 9 2
Precip Begin 9 AM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing 6 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 370 650
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1230 2130
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 63 60
Transport Wnd (kts) S 10 W 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 5 W 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 1850 3900
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower
40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely and a chance
of snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ086-087-090-091-094-242230-
Saline-Gallatin-Pope-Hardin-Massac-
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 70 100 60
High Temperature(F) 51-55 61-65
Minimum RH(%) 77-82 72-77
Low Temperature(F) 48-52
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 54 (+2) 50 (+6) 64
RH % (24h trend) 80 (-6) 99 (-1) 75
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.08 0.63 0.03
Precip Duration 2 9 2
Precip Begin 1 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 370 650
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1220 2130
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 64 61
Transport Wnd (kts) SE 10 W 11
Transport Wnd (m/s) SE 5 W 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 1850 3900
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...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ075>078-080>083-242230-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 60 100 60
High Temperature(F) 50-54 60-64
Minimum RH(%) 82-87 73-78
Low Temperature(F) 47-51
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 53 (+1) 49 (+7) 63
RH % (24h trend) 85 (+3) 99 (-1) 76
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) SE 3-7 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.39 0.02
Precip Duration 1 9 2
Precip Begin 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 400 640
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1310 2100
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 63 59
Transport Wnd (kts) S 11 W 12
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 6 W 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 2400 3840
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid
40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s. West winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with rain showers likely and a chance
of snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 40s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs
around 50. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ014-015-018>020-242230-
Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-
Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025 /351 AM EST Mon Nov 24 2025/
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Showers Showers
Chance Precip (%) 60 100 80
High Temperature(F) 52-56 61-65
Minimum RH(%) 75-80 78-83
Low Temperature(F) 49-53
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 56 (+5) 51 (+8) 64
RH % (24h trend) 78 (-10) 99 (-1) 81
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 4-8
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var S 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.03 0.65 0.10
Precip Duration 1 10 5
Precip Begin 3 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 400 570
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1320 1870
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 64 61
Transport Wnd (kts) S 9 W 12
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 5 W 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 2000 3420
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...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the lower 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs around 40.
Northwest winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 40s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs
in the lower 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ010>013-016-017-021-022-242230-
Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Hopkins-Christian-Muhlenberg-Todd-
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 60 100 90
High Temperature(F) 55-59 63-67
Minimum RH(%) 67-72 76-81
Low Temperature(F) 50-54
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 59 (+4) 51 (+6) 67
RH % (24h trend) 70 (-14) 99 (-1) 79
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 4-8 G17
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var S 3-7 G17 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.04 0.58 0.10
Precip Duration 1 10 6
Precip Begin 2 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 390 650
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1280 2120
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 65 64
Transport Wnd (kts) S 8 W 14
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 4 W 7
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 1560 4550
Dispersion Index Poor Poor
DSI STBL STBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Highs in the upper
40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the lower
40s. North winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Lows around 30. Highs in the mid 40s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s.
Highs in the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ001>009-242230-
Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-
251 AM CST Mon Nov 24 2025
Today Tonight Tue
Cloud Cover Cloudy Cloudy Mcldy
Precip Type Showers Tstms Showers
Chance Precip (%) 80 100 70
High Temperature(F) 53-57 62-66
Minimum RH(%) 71-76 78-83
Low Temperature(F) 50-54
Maximum RH(%) 95-100
Temp (24h trend) 56 (+3) 52 (+6) 65
RH % (24h trend) 74 (-19) 99 (-1) 81
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var SW 3-7
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var S 3-7 Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.10 0.67 0.03
Precip Duration 4 10 2
Precip Begin 12 PM Continuing Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 370 620
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)1200 2040
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 65 64
Transport Wnd (kts) S 10 W 12
Transport Wnd (m/s) S 5 W 6
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 1850 3720
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...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in
the mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows in
the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cloudy with showers likely. Lows around 40. Highs in
the mid 50s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$