Kentucky drivers are squinting through a gray wall of fog this morning as visibility drops to a quarter mile in spots across western counties. Headlights glow on damp pavement, and bridges along I-24 and I-69 fade into mist. If you’re heading out now, slow down and leave extra space.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a Dense Fog Advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. for western Kentucky, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri. Visibility may suddenly fall to around one-quarter mile, especially near rivers and low-lying areas. Officials warn that rapid changes could catch drivers off guard.
Paducah sits at 33 degrees with calm winds and saturated air. Humidity is at 100 percent, and mist continues to hang over Barkley Regional Airport. Conditions improve late this morning as sunshine returns and temperatures climb toward 70 degrees. That quick warmup will dry roads fast, but remember this time of year can bring flash freezing if evening temperatures dip after wet pavement.
Saturday turns bright and mild near 71 degrees with light winds. Sunday stays cooler, mid-50s, before showers increase Sunday night into Monday. Plan extra time for travel as rain becomes likely after midnight and lingers into early Monday. Thunderstorms are possible by midweek as March begins, signaling a wetter pattern.
Longer range trends favor above-normal temperatures heading into next week, with spring warmth building across the region.
Five Day Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky:
Today: Morning fog, then sunshine, high near 70
Saturday: Sunny, high 71
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 54
Monday: Showers possible, high 48
Tuesday: Chance of showers and thunderstorms, high near 62
