Paducah, Kentucky — Warm early-week temperatures across western Kentucky and nearby states are expected to precede a midweek round of rainfall that could exceed an inch in some areas.
According to a Sunday afternoon update from the National Weather Service in Paducah, temperatures will remain well above seasonal averages early in the week, with highs climbing into the 70s and possibly reaching the low 80s Tuesday across parts of the region.
Rain chances begin increasing Monday evening into Tuesday, but the primary window for widespread rainfall is expected from Tuesday night through Wednesday, forecasters said in a social media outlook posted Sunday.
NWS Paducah said rainfall totals may exceed 1 inch across much of western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and southwest Indiana, with many locations projected to receive between 1 and 1.5 inches during the midweek system.
Cities including Paducah, Evansville, Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, and Owensboro are all expected to see the warm early-week temperatures before the system moves through.
A cold front arriving Wednesday is expected to bring a brief cooldown, with highs dropping into the 50s and 60s Thursday before temperatures rebound again by Friday.
Forecasters emphasized that temperatures will remain above normal for most of the week, with the cooler period expected to be short-lived.
The timing of the rain could affect Tuesday night and Wednesday morning commutes, particularly in areas that receive heavier downpours.
For students and young workers traveling midweek, the changing conditions could mean warm weather early followed by rain and cooler temperatures by Thursday.
Residents can monitor updated forecasts through the National Weather Service Paducah office as the system approaches.
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