Paducah, Kentucky – A stalled front is triggering strong thunderstorms across western Kentucky Friday, with the main threat centered on damaging winds between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a wave of storms will continue pushing through the region Friday and into Saturday, bringing rounds of heavy rain and the chance for isolated tornadoes. Areas most at risk include Paducah, Mayfield, Owensboro, and portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri.
The greatest concern Friday is damaging straight-line winds. Storms may produce brief but intense downpours that could lead to localized flash flooding—especially if multiple storms track over the same area. While most cells should move quickly, isolated spots may catch several inches of rain in a short span.
Saturday’s setup looks similar, with storm potential building in the late afternoon and early evening. If storm development holds off until then, conditions could align for stronger winds and even a few spin-up tornadoes.
This round of storms isn’t expected to be as intense as past spring events, but residents are urged to stay weather-aware and prepared. More watches and warnings are possible through Saturday.
