Paducah, Kentucky – Western Kentucky is heating up fast, and there’s no rain in sight. For Paducah and communities along the I-24 corridor, this week brings a run of record-challenging highs, with dry conditions and sunshine dominating the forecast through Friday, September 12.
According to the National Weather Service, Paducah will reach 80°F on Monday, but that’s just the start. Highs will jump into the upper 80s by Tuesday, peak near 94°F by Friday, and remain dry throughout — part of a broader heat trend pushing through the Mississippi Valley. Overnight lows will hover in the upper 50s and low 60s, offering limited relief.
NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook confirms below-normal rainfall will persist in the region. While skies will remain mostly sunny and winds calm, residents should remain alert to increasing fire danger in grassy and rural areas, especially across McCracken, Ballard, and Carlisle counties.
No precipitation is expected through the workweek, and with little humidity and rising temps, outdoor workers, pets, and vulnerable populations should take extra care in the afternoons.
This pattern may hold into next weekend, extending a dry and abnormally warm stretch deeper into September.
Five-Day Forecast for Paducah, Kentucky:
- Monday: Sunny, high 80°F, low 51°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 86°F, low 60°F
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 91°F, low 62°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high 93°F, low 63°F
- Friday: Sunny, high 94°F, low 63°F
