Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
932
FNUS53 KPAH 170742
FWFPAH
Fire Weather Planning Forecast
National Weather Service Paducah KY
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Drier weather can be expected today and into tonight before more
unsettled weather returns for Sunday and into early next week.
Afternoon humidity values look to fall into the 30`s with good
dispersion beneath westerly winds. Humidity begins to increase on
Sunday ahead of our next chance of showers and storms.
MOZ098-100-106>108-172115-
Shannon-Wayne MO-Oregon-Carter-Ripley-
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 50 60
High Temperature(F) 81-85 78-82
Minimum RH(%) 30-35 49-54
Low Temperature(F) 56-60
Maximum RH(%) 86-91
Temp (24h trend) 85 (+1) 57 (0) 81
RH % (24h trend) 33 (-23) 89 (+11) 52
Wind 20ft/early(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) Lgt/Var Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.17 0.07
Precip Duration 1 2
Precip Begin 12 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1270 1130
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4150 3710
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 73 74
Transport Wnd (kts) W 15 SE 10
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 8 SE 5
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 10160 5650
Dispersion Index Good 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...
.MONDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid
70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ076-086-087-172115-
Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 30
High Temperature(F) 79-83 76-80
Minimum RH(%) 33-38 45-50
Low Temperature(F) 55-59
Maximum RH(%) 80-85
Temp (24h trend) 83 (+1) 57 (-2) 79
RH % (24h trend) 36 (-29) 83 (-10) 48
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 5-9 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 6-10 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.04 0.00
Precip Duration 1 2
Precip Begin 1 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1290 1210
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4240 3970
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 73 74
Transport Wnd (kts) W 20 SE 7
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 10 SE 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 12900 4840
Dispersion Index Good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs around 80. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
MOZ109>112-114-172115-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 50 50
High Temperature(F) 81-85 78-82
Minimum RH(%) 35-40 50-55
Low Temperature(F) 59-63
Maximum RH(%) 82-87
Temp (24h trend) 84 (0) 60 (-1) 81
RH % (24h trend) 38 (-35) 85 (-5) 53
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 4-8 G19 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 6-10 G20 Lgt/Var E 3-7
Precip Amount 0.00 0.17 0.04
Precip Duration 1 2
Precip Begin 1 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1200 1240
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3950 4080
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 77 77
Transport Wnd (kts) W 18 SE 7
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 9 SE 4
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 10800 4960
Dispersion Index Good 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...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers. Cooler. Lows in
the lower 60s. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 15 to
20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around
70. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the mid
70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ084-085-088-089-092-093-172115-
Jackson-Williamson-Union IL-Johnson-Alexander-Pulaski-
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Showers Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 30 30
High Temperature(F) 77-81 76-80
Minimum RH(%) 37-42 45-50
Low Temperature(F) 55-59
Maximum RH(%) 81-86
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-1) 56 (-4) 79
RH % (24h trend) 40 (-29) 84 (-6) 48
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 5-9 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 6-10 G23 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.01 0.00
Precip Duration 1 1
Precip Begin 1 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1250 1120
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4090 3680
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 72 74
Transport Wnd (kts) W 20 SE 5
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 10 SE 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 12500 3360
Dispersion Index Good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ086-087-090-091-094-172115-
Saline-Gallatin-Pope-Hardin-Massac-
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None Showers
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 30
High Temperature(F) 76-80 76-80
Minimum RH(%) 38-43 42-47
Low Temperature(F) 54-58
Maximum RH(%) 77-82
Temp (24h trend) 80 (-2) 56 (-4) 79
RH % (24h trend) 41 (-27) 80 (-13) 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 5-9 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 6-10 G23 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration 1
Precip Begin 7 AM
Precip End Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1260 1060
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4120 3480
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 71 74
Transport Wnd (kts) W 21 SE 4
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 11 SE 2
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 13860 2120
Dispersion Index Good 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...
.MONDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 60s. Highs around 80. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
ILZ075>078-080>083-172115-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Mclear
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 72-76 74-78
Minimum RH(%) 41-46 39-44
Low Temperature(F) 52-56
Maximum RH(%) 77-82
Temp (24h trend) 76 (-8) 53 (-6) 77
RH % (24h trend) 44 (-9) 80 (-4) 42
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 8-12 G25 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 8-12 G26 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1380 1120
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4540 3690
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 65 70
Transport Wnd (kts) W 23 W 4
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 12 W 2
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 16560 2240
Dispersion Index Very good Poor
DSI MOD UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the upper 50s. Highs in the mid
60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ014-015-018>020-172115-
Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-Spencer-Union KY-Webster-
Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025 /342 AM EDT Sat May 17 2025/
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None None
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 0
High Temperature(F) 73-77 74-78
Minimum RH(%) 44-49 42-47
Low Temperature(F) 53-57
Maximum RH(%) 81-86
Temp (24h trend) 77 (-5) 54 (-8) 77
RH % (24h trend) 47 (-21) 84 (-7) 45
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 8-12 G24 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 8-12 G25 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.00
Precip Duration
Precip Begin
Precip End
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1340 1080
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4390 3530
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 69 70
Transport Wnd (kts) W 23 W 5
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 12 W 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 16080 3240
Dispersion Index Good 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...
.MONDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 60s. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows around 60. Highs in the upper 60s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ010>013-016-017-021-022-172115-
Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Hopkins-Christian-Muhlenberg-Todd-
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Clear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None None Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 0 30
High Temperature(F) 78-82 76-80
Minimum RH(%) 41-46 47-52
Low Temperature(F) 56-60
Maximum RH(%) 85-90
Temp (24h trend) 81 (-1) 57 (-6) 79
RH % (24h trend) 44 (-31) 88 (-10) 50
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 5-9 G21 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 6-10 G24 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.00 0.01
Precip Duration 1
Precip Begin 7 AM
Precip End 7 PM
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1250 1030
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)4090 3380
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 73 75
Transport Wnd (kts) W 22 SE 4
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 11 SE 2
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 13750 2060
Dispersion Index Good Poor
DSI SLGT UNSTBL SLGT UNSTBL
Remarks...Forecast vent rates and smoke dispersion index values
should be treated as a best case scenario and may not be
representative of all locations within the fire weather zones
.FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs around 80. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 50. Highs in the upper
60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower
70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$
KYZ001>009-172115-
Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-
242 AM CDT Sat May 17 2025
Today Tonight Sun
Cloud Cover Mclear Pcldy Pcldy
Precip Type None Tstms Tstms
Chance Precip (%) 0 40 40
High Temperature(F) 79-83 77-81
Minimum RH(%) 41-46 50-55
Low Temperature(F) 58-62
Maximum RH(%) 85-90
Temp (24h trend) 82 (-1) 59 (-4) 80
RH % (24h trend) 44 (-30) 88 (-8) 53
Wind 20ft/early(mph) W 4-8 G19 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Wind 20ft/late(mph) W 6-10 G20 Lgt/Var Lgt/Var
Precip Amount 0.00 0.05 0.17
Precip Duration 1 2
Precip Begin 1 AM Continuing
Precip End Continuing Continuing
Mixing Hgt(m-agl/msl) 1190 1080
Mixing Hgt(ft-agl/msl)3890 3550
1700`Mix Hgt Temp 76 78
Transport Wnd (kts) W 19 SE 5
Transport Wnd (m/s) W 10 SE 3
Max Vent Rate (m/s-m) 11900 3240
Dispersion Index Good 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...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers with thunderstorms likely. Lows in the upper
60s. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely and a chance of
thunderstorms. Not as warm. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the
lower 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the
upper 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50. Highs in the lower 70s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
$$