Paducah, Kentucky – Warm, gusty air moves across western Kentucky before sunrise, carrying the feel of a storm day as clouds stack high over the region. Roads start damp, and lightning flickers toward the horizon as the first wave of showers and thunderstorms forms along the Mississippi and Ohio River valleys. Early travelers should stay alert for quick downpours and brief low visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected this morning, with a few stronger cells capable of small hail and gusty winds. The threat grows later today as scattered storms redevelop and spread into southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, and western Kentucky. While the severe potential remains limited, large hail and an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.
This unsettled stretch continues into early Thursday. Moist air pushes north and keeps clouds thick across Interstates 24, 57, and 69. A more organized round of showers and a possible thunderstorm moves in Thursday morning, bringing steady rain and slower travel conditions as Thanksgiving trips begin for many families. Winds will ease gradually later in the day, but showers may linger into Thursday night.
Friday brings additional showers with highs near the upper 60s. The warmer pattern holds into the weekend, giving residents some breathing room between storm systems. Late-fall cleanup, outdoor shopping, or early holiday decorating should be manageable Saturday and Sunday before cooler air arrives next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high near 67.
Thursday: Showers likely, storm possible early, high near 68.
Friday: Showers likely, high near 69.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 62.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high near 63.
