Paducah, Kentucky – A wave of summer storms is settling over western Kentucky this week, bringing daily chances for heavy rain, dangerous lightning, and steamy heat through Friday. Afternoon downpours could trigger localized flooding and brief travel disruptions across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each day through the end of the workweek, with rain chances ranging from 30% to 70%. The greatest threats include torrential rainfall, lightning strikes, and wind gusts strong enough to down limbs or cause power outages.
High temperatures will hover in the upper 80s to low 90s, with heat indices peaking between 95 and 100°F by midweek. Cities like Paducah, Murray, Mayfield, and Hopkinsville should prepare for sticky humidity and sudden downpours during afternoon and evening hours.
Drivers should remain alert for water pooling on roads and avoid low-lying areas during heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, charge devices in advance, and monitor NOAA Weather Radio or mobile alerts.
Scattered storm chances linger into Friday, with any clearing likely by the weekend. Additional watches or warnings may be issued as conditions evolve.
📆 Five-Day Forecast for Western Kentucky
- Monday: Scattered storms (50–70%), High: 88–90°F, Low: 71–74°F
- Tuesday: Scattered storms (40–50%), High: 88–90°F, Low: 71–73°F
- Wednesday: Scattered storms (40–60%), High: 88–91°F, Low: 71–73°F
- Thursday: Scattered storms (40–60%), High: 87–90°F, Low: 70–72°F
- Friday: Scattered storms (30–40%), High: 89–92°F, Low: 71–73°F
