Paducah, KY – A cooler and wetter pattern is setting up across western Kentucky, southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and southwest Indiana this week, bringing widespread rain before conditions turn warmer and drier heading into the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service Paducah office, high temperatures will hover near seasonal norms around 78 to 83 degrees through Friday, September 26. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 50s to mid-60s. Rain chances will be highest Monday night through Wednesday, with some areas facing an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Forecasters say 2 to 3 inches of rainfall is possible across the region during this stretch.
The unsettled weather may bring heavy downpours, leading to ponding on roadways and minor travel delays during the morning and evening commutes. Henderson, Paducah, Carbondale, and Evansville are among the cities most likely to see multiple rounds of showers through midweek.
By Thursday, September 25, rain chances fall to 25% or lower, with skies clearing and temperatures gradually warming. Highs are forecast to return to the mid-80s by Sunday, September 28, marking a warmer and drier end to the month.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts for rainfall totals and potential impacts, especially those with outdoor plans early in the week.
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