Paducah, KY – A stretch of pleasant weather will give way to a more unsettled pattern across western Kentucky as thunderstorms are expected to develop Monday through Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, temperatures will remain below normal this weekend, but a surge of heat and humidity will arrive by late next week, potentially pushing the heat index back toward 100 degrees.
Cities like Paducah, Murray, and Owensboro should expect highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s through Sunday, with low humidity providing a brief break from summer’s intensity. Rain chances increase sharply starting Monday, with a 50% or greater probability of thunderstorms each day through midweek, impacting commutes on major roads like I-24 and US-60. Localized downpours and lightning could disrupt outdoor plans and bring brief, heavy rain to low-lying areas.
Drivers are urged to remain alert for rapidly changing conditions during the morning and evening hours, especially as storms could produce slick roads and minor flooding in spots. Residents should have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and are advised to secure outdoor items that could be affected by gusty winds or brief heavy rain.
The unsettled pattern is likely to linger until midweek, with drier and much hotter conditions expected to return by next weekend. More advisories may be issued as heat and humidity surge back into the region.
