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Illinois-Kentucky Weather Tuesday: 77° Warmth, Storms Ahead of Cold Front Nov 3
Paducah, KY – A developing fall storm system could bring strong thunderstorms to western Kentucky, southern Illinois and surrounding areas Tuesday, Nov. 3, as a cold front approaches with gusty winds,
By Nora Whitfield · 2026-11-01T21:23:46.432Z
Paducah, KY – A developing fall storm system could bring strong thunderstorms to western Kentucky, southern Illinois and surrounding areas Tuesday, Nov. 3, as a cold front approaches with gusty winds, widespread rain and temperatures climbing into the 70s.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, cloudy skies and occasional drizzle will continue into Monday before breezy conditions develop ahead of the approaching front.
Tuesday Brings Widespread Rain and Storm Potential Monday will feature a few showers with afternoon temperatures ranging from 68 to 72 degrees. Overnight lows are expected between 55 and 60 degrees.
Conditions become more active Tuesday as temperatures climb to between 70 and 77 degrees.
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected along the advancing cold front, particularly Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Forecasters indicate a small risk of severe thunderstorms, although the exact severity and locations of the strongest storms remain uncertain.
The weather service said it will continue monitoring and updating the severe weather potential as the system approaches.
Residents traveling across western Kentucky, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri should remain alert for changing conditions, particularly during the afternoon and evening commute.
Rain Continues Wednesday Before Skies Improve Showers and thunderstorms are expected to diminish from west to east Wednesday, with afternoon highs between 68 and 73 degrees.
Thursday should bring decreasing cloud cover and temperatures ranging from 65 to 70 degrees.
By Friday, cooler weather returns, with highs falling into the 62 to 66 degree range.
Despite the passing cold front, temperatures are expected to remain relatively close to seasonal averages rather than dropping sharply.
Residents should monitor updated National Weather Service forecasts and have multiple ways to receive warnings Tuesday, especially if stronger thunderstorms develop.