Paducah, Kentucky – A brief taste of mild weather today will give way to a much colder stretch across western Kentucky beginning Wednesday night, with sharply lower temperatures and biting wind chills settling in through the weekend and peaking by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, colder air arrives Wednesday night into Thursday as a strong push of north winds moves through the region. Afternoon highs Thursday are expected to struggle through the 30s, with overnight lows dropping into the teens. Wind will make conditions feel significantly colder, especially during the morning and evening hours.
A short-lived warmup is expected Friday, with highs rebounding into the 40s across the Paducah area. That relief will be brief. Another surge of colder air arrives Friday night, sending temperatures steadily downward into the weekend. Saturday remains chilly, but Sunday is shaping up to be the coldest day of the stretch.
By Sunday morning, low temperatures in Paducah are expected to fall into the lower teens, with wind chills dipping into the single digits. Northern and rural areas of western Kentucky could feel even colder. These conditions increase the risk for frostbite with prolonged exposure and may strain outdoor plumbing and heating systems.
Residents are urged to prepare now by checking home heating sources, protecting exposed pipes, and ensuring pets have adequate shelter. Those traveling early mornings or late nights should dress in layers and limit time outdoors when wind chills are lowest.
No winter precipitation is expected to significantly impact travel, but the persistent cold will linger into early next week. Additional cold weather statements may be issued as the coldest air settles in across the region.
Five Day Outlook for Paducah, Kentucky
Tuesday: Mild, highs near 60
Wednesday: Cooler late, highs near 50
Thursday: Colder and breezy, highs in the mid-30s
Friday: Briefly milder, highs in the 40s
Saturday: Turning colder again, highs in the 30s, colder Sunday morning
