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Illinois-Kentucky Weather: Coldest Highs Since March This Saturday Nov 7
Paducah, KY — Residents across western Kentucky, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri should prepare for widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, before a significant co
By Paige Sullivan · 2026-11-03T22:34:25.966Z
Paducah, KY — Residents across western Kentucky, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri should prepare for widespread rain and isolated thunderstorms Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, before a significant cooldown brings some of the chilliest afternoon temperatures since March this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, widespread rainfall will gradually shift eastward through Tuesday evening and overnight. A few thunderstorms are possible, and forecasters cannot completely rule out a strong to severe storm through approximately 8 or 9 p.m.
However, the overall severe weather threat remains low.
The greatest immediate concern is the combination of widespread rainfall, isolated thunderstorms and breezy conditions Tuesday night.
Forecasters expect rainfall totals to vary considerably across the region. Some communities may receive less than 0.25 inches, while portions of southeast Missouri and western Kentucky have a greater chance of receiving 1 inch or more.
Drivers traveling during the evening should prepare for wet pavement and reduced visibility during heavier showers.
Overnight temperatures will remain relatively mild, ranging from 50 to 61 degrees.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, will bring lingering morning showers across eastern portions of the forecast area before conditions gradually improve. Afternoon highs will range from 67 to 72 degrees.
Thursday, Nov. 5, will feature mostly sunny skies, with temperatures reaching 67 to 70 degrees.
A noticeable cooldown begins Friday, Nov. 6.
Afternoon temperatures will fall to between 59 and 63 degrees, followed by overnight lows ranging from 38 to 41 degrees.
Saturday, Nov. 7, could bring the coldest afternoon temperatures since March, with highs reaching only 57 to 60 degrees across the region.
Despite the cooler weather, widespread freezing temperatures are not indicated in the supplied forecast.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service updates Tuesday evening, particularly if thunderstorms strengthen before the severe weather threat diminishes.