Kentucky starts the day under thick gray clouds as light rain spreads across Paducah and the Ohio River Valley. Wet pavement already coats I-24 and U.S. 60, and steadier rain builds by afternoon, raising travel concerns through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, rain becomes widespread after midday with highs near 58 degrees. Rain chances climb to 80% today, then 100% tonight as a steady shield of precipitation settles in. Southeast winds increase to 10 mph with gusts near 21 mph by tonight. Showers continue into Sunday morning before tapering, with another 70% chance and highs near 57.
Drivers across McCracken County should plan extra time, especially near the Interstate 24 corridor and the Ohio River bridges into Illinois. Ponding water and reduced visibility will slow traffic during heavier bursts. While temperatures stay well above freezing, wet ground followed by clearing Sunday night and a dip near 39 degrees could create isolated slick spots early Monday on elevated surfaces. This is the time of year when flash freezing can catch drivers off guard.
By Monday, sunshine returns with highs near 63 degrees. Tuesday climbs to 67, and Wednesday surges to 72 under mostly cloudy skies. South winds gust above 20 mph at times midweek, signaling a strong February warm-up. President’s Day week looks mild, with temperatures trending 10 to 20 degrees above average and periodic rain chances returning late week. Spring vibes are building across western Kentucky.
Traveling Sunday or early Monday? Let us know what conditions look like in your neighborhood.
Five Day Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky:
Sunday: Rain likely early, high 57.
Monday: Sunny, high 63.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 67.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, high 72.
Thursday: Slight chance of rain, high 73.
