Paducah, KY – Storm chances return to western Kentucky Tuesday as locally heavy rain and gusty winds target Paducah and surrounding counties, creating travel concerns and increasing lightning risk through the afternoon hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, scattered thunderstorms are expected after 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, with rain chances peaking at 70% and wind gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The strongest storms may bring brief downpours and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning, particularly near highways like I-24 and US-60. Motorists should plan for reduced visibility and wet pavement conditions during the evening commute.
Temperatures on Tuesday will reach near 74°F under mostly cloudy skies. Winds from the northeast will shift slightly southward by evening, helping fuel scattered storm development before tapering off by late Tuesday night. No organized severe weather is expected at this time, but outdoor plans could be delayed or disrupted.
Storm chances linger into Wednesday morning, especially before 9 a.m., before skies turn partly sunny with a high of 76°F. The middle of the week looks calmer, with sunshine on Wednesday and Thursday, though another slight storm chance creeps in Thursday night and Friday.
5-Day Summer Weather Outlook:
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 76°F, calm wind
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high of 78°F, slight storm chance overnight
- Friday: Slight thunderstorms possible, high of 78°F
- Saturday: Sunny, breezy, high of 82°F
- Sunday: Clear, dry, and warm, high of 83°F
