Kentucky — A quiet, chilly dawn settles over Paducah, with faint frost shimmering on rooftops and a pale glow edging the horizon. The calm start masks a fast-changing pattern that will influence early Thanksgiving travel across western Kentucky.
Today brings bright sunshine and a warm push, with highs soaring into the mid-60s. According to early National Weather Service guidance, winds stay light and conditions remain ideal for errands, classroom drop-offs, and travel along I-24 and US-60. Residents should take advantage of the calm because the next system approaches quickly tonight.
According to forecasters, clouds increase this evening, followed by a growing chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms after 3 a.m. Rainfall will be light at first, but the incoming warm and moist flow signals a more active Tuesday. Travelers heading out early Tuesday should expect slick pavement and reduced visibility.
According to meteorologists, Tuesday brings widespread showers, pockets of heavy rain, and a few thunderstorms—mainly before noon but lingering into early afternoon. Highs surge into the low 70s, unusually warm for mid-November. South winds rise to 15 mph with gusts near 20 mph, adding to travel concerns. Thunderstorms could briefly intensify, so drivers should watch for quick downpours and ponding on secondary roads.
Wednesday trends calmer and partly sunny with highs around 70. That window may help travelers heading toward Nashville or St. Louis before the broader Thanksgiving rush. Winds ease, and humidity drops slightly, making travel smoother than Tuesday.
According to longer-range signals, rain returns Thursday and persists into Thursday night. Highs hold near the upper 60s but steady showers may slow commuters and long-haul drivers. Friday stays unsettled with more rain and mild air. Saturday brings scattered showers with highs near 62, while Sunday turns partly sunny and warm—an ideal break before cooler Thanksgiving-week shifts begin to appear in the extended outlook.
