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Western Kentucky Weather: Rain Returns Saturday Night Into Sunday Nov 1
PADUCAH, KY – Residents across the Paducah area can expect a warm start to the weekend before showers return Saturday night and temperatures drop sharply Sunday. Rain chances could reach 70%, potentia
By Wesley Grant · 2026-10-30T10:03:10.230Z
PADUCAH, KY – Residents across the Paducah area can expect a warm start to the weekend before showers return Saturday night and temperatures drop sharply Sunday. Rain chances could reach 70%, potentially disrupting outdoor plans and travel across portions of western Kentucky.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Friday, Oct. 30, will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 82 degrees, followed by mostly cloudy conditions overnight with temperatures falling to approximately 58 degrees.
Saturday Night Brings Increasing Rain Chances Saturday, Oct. 31, is expected to remain mostly cloudy, with afternoon temperatures reaching around 78 degrees.
Light winds will become east southeast near 5 mph during the afternoon.
However, rain chances increase Saturday night, particularly after 1 a.m. Sunday.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of showers, with cloudy skies and overnight temperatures dropping to approximately 57 degrees.
Those attending Halloween events Saturday evening should monitor changing conditions, especially if activities continue into the overnight hours.
Sunday Rain Chances Reach 70% Sunday, Nov. 1, brings the highest rain probability of the weekend, with showers likely mainly before 1 p.m.
The National Weather Service forecasts a 70% chance of precipitation and a high near 66 degrees.
That represents a 16 degree temperature drop compared with Friday's expected high.
Southeast winds of 5 to 7 mph are forecast during the day.
Wet roadways could affect motorists traveling Interstate 24, U.S. Route 60 and other major routes around Paducah and McCracken County.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues after 1 a.m. Monday, with precipitation chances near 20%.
Unsettled Weather Continues Next Week Monday brings mostly cloudy skies, a high near 71 degrees and a 20% chance of afternoon showers.
Tuesday's forecast includes another chance of showers, with temperatures reaching approximately 75 degrees.
South southeast winds could gust as high as 23 mph Tuesday.
Residents should continue monitoring National Weather Service forecasts for changes in rainfall timing and weekend conditions.