Paducah, KY – Western Kentucky residents are waking to dense fog this Columbus Day morning, with visibility dropping below a mile in some areas. Drivers along U.S. Highway 60 and I-24 should use caution early, as the National Weather Service warns of reduced visibility until midmorning. Conditions will quickly improve, giving way to clear skies and mild fall warmth.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, fog will lift by 9 a.m., leading to a sunny day with highs near 81°F. Light and variable winds will make for ideal conditions for outdoor plans, from pumpkin patch visits to fall yardwork.
Tuesday and Wednesday continue the trend, with highs around 82°F and calm, dry air dominating the forecast. By late week, mostly clear skies persist, though forecasters note a chance of showers and thunderstorms moving in Saturday. Lows will stay mild, hovering in the mid-50s through Friday before dipping slightly with the weekend front.
Leaf watchers and fall decorators can expect prime weather through midweek, with plenty of sunshine and crisp mornings. The next potential shift comes Saturday, when a cold front could bring scattered rain and breezy conditions.
Extended Forecast (Paducah, KY):
- Tuesday: Patchy fog early, sunny, high 82°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 82°F.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 81°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 84°F.
- Saturday: Chance of thunderstorms, high near 80°F.
