Paducah, KY – Drivers across western Kentucky could face patchy dense fog late tonight into early Wednesday, raising concerns for overnight and morning travel, especially in rural and low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, fog will reduce visibility after midnight before clearing out by sunrise, giving way to a stretch of dry weather that will hold firm through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to stay near seasonal normals, with afternoon highs topping out in the low to mid-90s and humidity creeping up enough to bring peak heat indices into the mid-90s.
Areas along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers, including Paducah, Mayfield, and Murray, should prepare for limited visibility on local highways overnight, and those with early commutes are urged to slow down and use headlights. While skies will remain mostly sunny through Sunday, a slight chance of thunderstorms returns by Monday, offering only a brief break in the current dry pattern.
Residents are encouraged to monitor conditions, avoid unnecessary travel during the fog, and stay hydrated as summer heat lingers. More advisories may be issued if fog becomes widespread or if storm chances increase early next week.
Five Day Forecast for Paducah, KY:
- Wednesday: Patchy fog early, then mostly sunny. High 89°F, low 69°F
- Thursday: Sunny. High 91°F, low 70°F
- Friday: Sunny. High 92°F, low 71°F
- Saturday: Sunny. High 92°F, low 72°F
- Sunday: Sunny. High 92°F, low 73°F
