Paducah, Kentucky – Scattered storms and heavy showers will continue to disrupt daily routines across western Kentucky and southern Illinois this week, as hot and humid conditions push heat indexes into the mid-90s by Wednesday. The risk of afternoon and evening downpours remains elevated, with chances peaking through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, communities including Evansville, Owensboro, Henderson, and Carbondale should expect daily rain and thunderstorm chances hovering between 40 and 60 percent, especially in the late afternoon and evening hours. Highs will reach 90–94°F on Wednesday and Thursday, with little overnight relief as lows stay in the low to mid-70s. Brief but intense downpours may lead to localized street flooding, and lightning could threaten outdoor plans.
Travelers along I-24, US-60, and key local routes should monitor for slick roads during evening commutes. Residents are urged to stay weather-aware, avoid driving through flooded areas, and have a way to receive warnings. Power outages and minor tree damage are possible in isolated severe storms.
A weak cold front is expected to bring slight relief by Friday, but storm chances will continue into the weekend. Stay tuned for updated advisories as conditions evolve.
Five Day Hyper-Local Forecast:
- Tuesday: High 87–91°F. Scattered storms (50–60%). Lows 69–74°F.
- Wednesday: High 90–94°F. Thunderstorms likely (40–50%). Lows 70–75°F.
- Thursday: High 90–94°F. Storms possible (40–50%). Lows 70–75°F.
- Friday: High 87–91°F. Showers and storms (40–50%). Lows 69–74°F.
- Saturday: Highs mid-80s. Isolated storms (30–40%). Cooler overnight.
