PADUCAH, Ky. – A gray, dripping dawn greets western Kentucky this Sunday morning as the next fall storm system rolls in from the south. Low clouds stretch over the Ohio River basin, and streets glisten under early sprinkles. The air feels thick and damp — a prelude to steady rainfall expected to settle over McCracken, Ballard, and Graves Counties through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, periods of rain will intensify late Sunday and continue through Tuesday as a slow-moving front stalls across the region. The heaviest downpours are likely between Sunday evening and early Monday, with gusty east winds up to 25 mph and locally slick roads along I-24 and U.S. 60. Rainfall totals of one to two inches could lead to ponding in low-lying or poorly drained areas.
By Tuesday, lighter showers linger before skies start to clear from west to east. A drier pattern then takes over midweek, allowing cooler, crisp air to return for Halloween. Highs Wednesday and Thursday hover in the upper 50s to low 60s, dropping into the low 40s at night — classic fall air for the Ohio Valley.
For trick-or-treaters Friday, current trends look favorable: dry skies, light breezes, and evening temperatures near 60 degrees. Residents planning outdoor decorating or yard cleanup should take advantage of midweek breaks before November ushers in colder, more unsettled conditions.
After Halloween, early November is expected to turn brisk and unsettled — a subtle hint that winter isn’t far behind for western Kentucky.
Five-Day Forecast for Paducah, KY:
Sun: 62/50 – Rain developing; breezy east winds.
Mon: 61/51 – Periods of rain; moderate at times.
Tue: 64/46 – Scattered showers; gradual clearing.
Wed: 55/42 – Mostly cloudy; cooler, drier air moves in.
Thu: 68/40 – Partly sunny; crisp fall day, dry into Halloween.
