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Kentucky Weather Alert Nov. 3: Tornado Risk, Heavy Rain by 8 PM
Paducah, KY – Western Kentucky residents face a potentially hazardous Tuesday, Nov. 3, as a complex of thunderstorms moves into the region, bringing the possibility of damaging wind gusts reaching 60
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-11-03T10:10:23.693Z
Paducah, KY – Western Kentucky residents face a potentially hazardous Tuesday, Nov. 3, as a complex of thunderstorms moves into the region, bringing the possibility of damaging wind gusts reaching 60 mph, a brief tornado and locally heavy rainfall capable of producing flooding.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, thunderstorms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening, with the primary severe weather window extending from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Damaging Winds and Brief Tornado Possible Forecasters say a few thunderstorms could become strong to severe, with damaging winds representing the primary threat.
The latest severe weather outlook indicates wind gusts could reach 60 mph in stronger storms, while hail up to 1 inch in diameter is possible.
The tornado threat remains low, although an isolated, brief tornado cannot be ruled out.
The Storm Prediction Center places portions of western Kentucky and surrounding areas under a Level 1 of 5 marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.
Outside thunderstorms, sustained southerly winds of 10 to 20 mph are expected Tuesday, with gusts generally reaching 25 to 35 mph. A few gusts near 40 mph are possible.
Heavy Rain Could Trigger Localized Flooding Widespread rainfall is also expected across western Kentucky, with a good chance of at least half an inch of precipitation through the storm system.
Some communities have a substantial probability of receiving 1 inch or more, particularly across portions of the western Kentucky and surrounding regional forecast area.
The National Weather Service warns that localized flooding issues are possible where heavier rainfall develops.
Communities including Paducah, Mayfield, Murray, Madisonville and surrounding areas should monitor changing weather conditions.
Drivers along Interstate 24, Interstate 69 and other regional highways should prepare for heavy downpours, reduced visibility and potentially hazardous travel.
Residents are encouraged to secure loose outdoor objects and have multiple ways to receive weather warnings Tuesday afternoon and evening.