Weather Story

Storms This Afternoon

Dangerous Heat Through The Weekend

Severe Weather Outlook Today

Heat Risk

Heat Safety

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon across portions of the Wabash Valley and Evansville Tri-state. Elsewhere across our area, some isolated storms are possible but the overall severe threat is lower.

A dangerous heatwave will continue to impact our region through the weekend. We have upgraded the entire region to an Extreme Heat Warning for Thursday through Sunday as daily heat index readings will peak in the 105 to 110 range each day. Little relief at night is expected with lows only falling into the mid to upper 70s. Please use caution if spending time outdoors, drink plenty of water, and take frequent breaks. This looks to be our longest lasting heatwave of this summer season.

Strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon and evening. Damaging winds to 60 mph are the greatest threat, but some torrential downpours (localized flash flooding) and a small chance of a brief tornado or two exist as well.

Dangerous heat will linger and intensify into the upcoming weekend. Heat index values will approach or exceed 110 degrees, which will have a significant impact on those without air conditioning! Please be sure to check on those that are vulnerable to the heat and don't forget to take care of your outdoor pets.

Here are some safety tips to keep in mind as the heatwave impacts our region this week.