PADUCAH, Ky. – Warm afternoons and crisp, cool nights will continue through early next week as fall settles across western Kentucky and the lower Ohio Valley. Highs will climb into the upper 70s and low 80s each day, but dry air and clear skies will send overnight lows into the 40s to near 50.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, no measurable rain is expected for at least the next seven days. That means ongoing drought conditions will persist, even though recent rainfall slightly improved the U.S. Drought Monitor outlook for parts of southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky. Much of the region remains classified in moderate drought.
The lack of rain continues to stress local agriculture and keep soil moisture low. Residents are urged to limit outdoor burning and monitor for elevated fire danger during breezy afternoons. Kentucky Emergency Management also advises conserving water where possible and checking on livestock and wells.
Clear skies and light winds will allow for cool, sometimes chilly, overnights—ideal for fall events but a reminder to protect sensitive outdoor plants. With the region entering harvest season, the stretch of dry weather will benefit fieldwork but could increase dust along rural highways such as U.S. 60 and I-24.
No significant weather systems are expected to break the dry pattern until late next week. Outdoor plans should remain uninterrupted, though lawns and gardens will continue to dry out.
