Paducah, KY — A cold front is moving through western Kentucky today, bringing cooler temperatures and breezy conditions, with a notable drop in temperatures expected to continue into the week. Residents should prepare for frost, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, as lows drop to the 30s. Breezy weather is expected throughout Sunday, with highs between 78 and 86 degrees.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a high-pressure system will follow the cold front, creating ideal conditions for frost development by late Tuesday and Wednesday nights. With temperatures expected to dip as low as 32 degrees, sensitive plants should be covered or brought indoors. Roads such as I-24 could see slick conditions in the early mornings due to frost, posing a hazard for commuters.
Monday will see a high between 60 and 68 degrees, with a low dipping into the 40s. Frost risks grow more significant by midweek, with Tuesday’s high at 57-62 degrees and lows plunging to 32-38 degrees overnight. Frost warnings for Wednesday and Thursday mornings are expected, with temperatures ranging from 60 to 65 degrees in the daytime but dipping to the mid-30s at night.
By Friday, the area will start warming again, with highs of 66-72 degrees and lows in the mid-40s, signaling a gradual shift back to milder weather for the weekend. Residents should monitor weather reports closely this week and prepare accordingly for frost on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
