Paducah, KY – A chilly start to spring in western Kentucky continues with a Freeze Warning in effect until 9 a.m. Tuesday, followed by the threat of thunderstorms moving in Wednesday night.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, temperatures will drop into the low 30s overnight Monday into early Tuesday, with widespread frost expected. Residents are urged to cover sensitive vegetation and protect outdoor plumbing from potential freeze damage.
By midweek, the weather shifts quickly. After a sunny Tuesday with highs near 52°F, Paducah will warm up to around 66°F on Wednesday. However, a new round of rain and thunderstorms is expected late Wednesday evening, continuing into early Thursday morning. The strongest activity is forecast between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., and could bring lightning and gusty winds.
Travelers along I-24 from Paducah through Metropolis and southern Illinois should monitor updates, especially overnight into Thursday. Wet roadways and limited visibility may pose hazards during the morning commute.
Showers could persist into Thursday afternoon with a high near 72°F before drier weather returns Friday.
📅 5-Day Paducah Spring Weather Outlook:
- Tuesday: Frost early, sunny, high near 52°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 66°F, storms possible after 10 p.m.
- Thursday: Storms early, then clearing, high near 72°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 63°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high around 72°F
