Paducah, KY – Scattered thunderstorms are expected to hit Kentucky and Missouri on Saturday and Sunday, bringing much-needed relief from the ongoing heat wave. High temperatures are forecasted to range from 90 to 93 degrees on Saturday, dropping to 84 to 88 degrees on Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, heat index values are anticipated to rise slightly above 100 degrees today and Saturday. A cold front moving in on Saturday evening will trigger showers and thunderstorms, continuing into early Sunday. This weather shift will be accompanied by lower humidity levels and cooler temperatures.
Residents should prepare for the potential of damaging winds, small hail, torrential downpours, and lightning. The severe weather risk is marginal, but caution is advised. By Monday, the region will experience clearer skies and cooler temperatures, with highs around 85 degrees. The warming trend resumes Tuesday with a high of 93 degrees.
