Paducah, KY – Heat builds over western Kentucky today, but it’s the late-day storm threat in Paducah that has residents on alert. With temperatures surging to 95°F by Sunday afternoon, strong humidity and atmospheric instability could spark scattered thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a 30% chance of precipitation increasing into the evening hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, the storm window begins late Sunday and continues through at least Wednesday, with the highest chances Monday morning and again Tuesday afternoon. Motorists on U.S. Highway 60 and I-24 should prepare for potential downpours and reduced visibility during peak travel hours.
While Sunday starts mostly sunny, increasing cloud cover and isolated storms may affect outdoor events. Winds will remain calm but shift southwest near 6 mph during the day. Monday’s high will hover near 91°F, with morning storms between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., followed by partial clearing.
Storms become more widespread Monday night into Tuesday, prompting elevated chances for rainfall and thunder, particularly between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday. Those with electric-dependent medical needs should charge devices and stay weather-aware in case of power disruptions.
Conditions remain unsettled through Thursday, with daily chances of afternoon storms. Temperatures will hold steady in the low 90s, with nighttime lows in the low-to-mid 70s.
Five-Day Forecast for Paducah, KY:
- Sunday (Jul 6): High 95°F – Sunny, then 30% chance of storms after 1 p.m.
- Monday: High 91°F – 50% chance of morning storms; partly sunny afternoon
- Tuesday: High 92°F – Storms likely after 1 p.m.; use caution outdoors
- Wednesday: High 93°F – 30% chance of storms; mostly sunny and humid
- Thursday: High 90°F – Afternoon showers possible; partly cloudy skies
