Paducah, Kentucky – Thunderstorms and rising flood concerns will dominate western Kentucky’s weather starting Tuesday night, with Paducah and nearby highways, including US-60, likely to face heavy rainfall, lightning, and potential travel disruptions.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a Hazardous Weather Outlook remains in effect for the region through Saturday. The Ohio River at Paducah sits well above flood stage, currently at 44.1 feet, and is expected to drop below the 39.0-foot threshold by Tuesday evening. A Flood Warning remains active until early Wednesday. Residents near the river should avoid low-lying areas and stay off riverbanks.
Tuesday will be mostly sunny with a high of 79°F, but conditions begin changing by Wednesday morning. Showers and thunderstorms could begin after 4 a.m. Wednesday, with higher storm chances arriving Thursday and Friday. Lightning and locally heavy rainfall are the main threats through the weekend. Spotter activation isn’t expected, but residents should monitor alerts and avoid unnecessary travel during storms.
5-Day Spring Forecast for Paducah, KY:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high of 79°F. Calm conditions.
- Wednesday: Showers and isolated storms after 4 a.m. High near 82°F.
- Thursday: Thunderstorms likely. Rain may continue into Friday. Highs in the low 80s.
- Friday: Storms again possible after 1 p.m. High near 78°F.
- Saturday: Drier with a chance of showers. High near 73°F.
