Paducah, KY – Drivers in western Kentucky should brace for foggy commutes and dangerous midweek storms as summer-like heat collides with fall weather patterns. Conditions will shift quickly, raising safety concerns for anyone traveling across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, patchy fog will develop late tonight into early Tuesday morning, reducing visibility on interstates like I-24 and US-60. Daytime highs will climb into the mid-90s by Tuesday afternoon, keeping roads hot and hazy. Forecasters warn that while fog may clear after sunrise, storm chances return late this week, bringing lightning, heavy rain, and localized flooding.
Residents across McCracken, Graves, and Livingston counties should limit non-essential travel in dense fog early Tuesday. By Thursday, storms may spark scattered power outages and slick roads. NWS meteorologists say thunderstorm coverage will increase Thursday into Friday, especially in western Kentucky, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri.
For Paducah, expect calm, sunny conditions through midweek before the first round of storms moves in Thursday evening. Commuters and school traffic should monitor updates closely, as showers could linger into the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Paducah, KY:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 94°F, light winds.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 95°F, calm overnight.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 96°F, storms developing late.
- Friday: Showers and storms likely, high near 91°F.
- Saturday: Storm chances continue, partly cloudy, high near 89°F.
