Paducah, Kentucky – Severe thunderstorms could sweep across western Kentucky by Tuesday afternoon, bringing the risk of damaging winds, hail, and localized flooding as temperatures surge into the 80s.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, a strong storm system will develop Monday night and intensify Tuesday, affecting areas from Mayfield and Murray to Henderson and Owensboro. The Severe Weather Outlook highlights an enhanced threat for southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and far west Kentucky, with storms expected to begin early Tuesday and persist through Thursday.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms may arrive as early as Sunday in counties like Graves, McCracken, and Ballard, but the most significant activity is projected Tuesday. Monday will see a sharp warm-up, with highs climbing to 87°F in some areas, adding instability to the atmosphere. Residents should prepare for the potential of brief power outages, travel delays, and flooded roadways, especially along I-24 and U.S. 60.
Officials urge Kentuckians to secure outdoor items, charge mobile devices, and monitor weather alerts closely through Wednesday. Additional watches or warnings may be issued as the system evolves.
Storm chances linger into Thursday before conditions begin to stabilize later in the week.
