Paducah, Kentucky – A week of hot, sticky weather is set to grip western Kentucky as afternoon showers and thunderstorms repeat daily, keeping heat index values soaring between 95 and 100 degrees through Sunday, July 13.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, the region will see persistent chances for rain and storms, peaking each afternoon and evening. The highest probabilities are expected in cities like Carbondale, Poplar Bluff, Evansville, and Henderson, with daily precipitation chances ranging from 25% to as high as 70% at times. Roads such as I-24, US-60, and local streets may become slick during heavy downpours, leading to minor flooding or traffic delays.
Residents in Paducah, Hopkinsville, and Madisonville should plan for muggy conditions and scattered power outages from lightning or downed limbs. School and camp organizers are urged to monitor hourly forecasts, especially between noon and 6 p.m. when storms are most likely. Outdoor plans should include backup shelter, and anyone working outside should take frequent breaks and stay hydrated. Charging devices and preparing for brief outages is advised.
The sticky, stormy pattern is expected to last through next weekend, with more advisories possible if rainfall totals climb or severe weather develops. The NWS will update alerts as conditions warrant.
