Paducah, KY – Locally dense fog is slowing the morning commute across parts of western Kentucky, southwest Indiana, and southern Illinois Wednesday, with visibility at the Paducah Regional Airport reduced to just 3 miles before 4 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, fog is expected to lift by 8 a.m., giving way to mostly sunny skies and highs near 91°F. While the short-term hazard is limited to reduced visibility this morning, a more prolonged stretch of heat is on the way. Afternoon highs will steadily rise into the mid-90s by the weekend, with humidity pushing heat indices even higher.
Thursday: Sunny and dry, high of 92°F, with calm wind.
Friday: Clear and hot, highs again near 93°F, continuing into the weekend.
Saturday–Sunday: Expect abundant sunshine with highs in the 93–94°F range. Winds become light out of the south, offering little relief.
Monday–Tuesday: A slight chance of isolated thunderstorms returns by early next week, but temps remain elevated, with highs staying above 90°F.
No hazardous storms are expected through Tuesday, but residents should plan for prolonged heat and minimal rain chances. Keep devices charged, stay hydrated, and limit outdoor work during peak afternoon hours.
Five-Day Forecast for Paducah, KY:
- Thursday: Sunny, high 92°F / low 70°F
- Friday: Sunny, high 93°F / low 72°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high 93°F / low 72°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high 93°F / low 74°F
- Monday: Slight chance of storms, high 94°F / low 74°F
