Paducah, KY – Residents across western Kentucky should prepare for repeated rounds of rain showers and potential severe weather this afternoon and evening.
According to the US National Weather Service Paducah, showers will arrive in waves throughout Wednesday, September 24, with a lull expected late morning and early afternoon. Storm activity is forecast to increase later in the day as a cold front sweeps across the region.
Meteorologists warn that a storm or two could briefly turn severe, particularly in the late afternoon and evening hours within the green-shaded risk zone. Damaging winds are the primary hazard, though locally heavy rainfall and isolated flash flooding remain possible.
Forecast models show hourly rain chances ranging from 40% to 65% across key cities including Paducah, Evansville, Carbondale, and Cape Girardeau. Evening commuters may face the strongest weather impacts, with the highest risk window projected between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m.
The Weather Service advises residents to monitor alerts, especially those living in flood-prone areas. Travelers are encouraged to use caution on wet roads and prepare for sudden delays caused by downpours or strong wind gusts.
