Paducah, Kentucky – Drivers in western Kentucky and southern Illinois could face reduced visibility Tuesday morning and again Wednesday as dense fog settles across the region, while isolated thunderstorms threaten afternoon travel east of the Mississippi River.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, patchy to locally dense fog is expected early Tuesday, particularly around low-lying areas and river valleys. Visibility may drop to less than a quarter mile before 9 a.m., prompting travel concerns. Isolated thunderstorms are possible after 1 p.m., with cloud-to-ground lightning and heavy downpours the primary hazards.
In Paducah, skies will remain partly sunny with a high near 87°F Tuesday. Winds stay light, though fog could redevelop overnight into Wednesday. No widespread severe weather is expected, and spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
By Wednesday, temperatures rise into the low 90s, with clear skies expected by the afternoon. However, early morning fog may again slow commutes.
More fog and a return to storm chances are possible by the weekend. Residents are urged to use headlights in fog, allow extra time for travel, and avoid outdoor activities during lightning.
Five Day Forecast for Paducah, Kentucky:
- Tuesday: Patchy fog, then slight chance of storms after 1 p.m. High 87°F
- Wednesday: Morning fog, then mostly sunny. High 90°F
- Thursday: Sunny, hot. High 92°F
- Friday: Sunny. High 93°F
- Saturday: Slight storm chance returns. High 93°F
