Paducah, KY – A thick, reddish morning haze blankets western Kentucky this Saturday as lingering fog collects on windshields and muffles distant headlights. Damp pavement reflects scattered beams along US-60, where Thanksgiving travel begins to build and early drivers face unpredictable visibility.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, pockets of low clouds and drizzle may continue to limit visibility through midmorning. Travelers should slow down, use low beams, and allow extra braking space, especially along I-24 and rural connectors across McCracken, Graves, and Livingston Counties. Forecasters say moisture will deepen later today as winds turn southeast, priming the region for a more active stretch.
According to meteorologists, showers become likely Thursday afternoon with increasing instability. Models hint at a stronger band of thunderstorms Thursday night into Friday, and locally heavy rain may cause brief travel delays during peak drive times. Lightning risk also rises on Friday, particularly near open fields and exposed roadways west of Paducah. To be fair, this is a late-fall pattern, but after all, November storms often pack quick-moving wind bursts that surprise early holiday travelers.
Temperatures surge near 70 on Friday before a gradual cool-down begins this weekend. Any sharp drop will stay rain-focused for now, though a distant “winter tease” remains possible early next week as colder air edges south.
Residents preparing for Thanksgiving trips should charge devices, review alternate routes, and plan flexible departure windows to avoid the heaviest rain bands. A steadier and much drier stretch returns Saturday and Sunday, offering a good window for regional travel, outdoor errands, or early decorating.
Five-Day Forecast for Paducah, KY:
Sat: 61/49 – Mostly cloudy; fog early.
Sun: 65/47 – Mostly sunny; calm winds.
Mon: 63/48 – Mostly cloudy; spotty showers.
Tue: 60/47 – Cloudy; light rain possible.
Wed: 58/46 – Cooler; scattered showers.
