Paducah, Kentucky – Western Kentucky is heading into a stretch of intense summer heat, with temperatures expected to hit 94°F by Friday and continue into the weekend before storms return Monday. After a foggy start Thursday, skies will clear and highs will surge, creating potentially hazardous conditions for outdoor workers and vulnerable groups.
According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, calm winds and full sunshine will fuel the heat, with highs topping out in the mid-90s Friday and Saturday. Overnight lows will hover in the low 70s, offering little relief. The humidity will make conditions feel hotter, especially during peak afternoon hours.
Friday: Sunny, high near 94°F. Calm winds becoming south near 5 mph.
Saturday: Nearly identical to Friday — sunny, high of 94°F, light winds.
Sunday: Sunny again, high of 94°F. Humidity remains high.
Monday: Storm chances rise after 1 p.m., with highs near 93°F and increasing cloud cover.
Tuesday: Continued thunderstorm risk, highs in the low 90s.
Residents should limit outdoor activity during the afternoon, stay hydrated, and check on elderly neighbors. The first real break in the heat may not arrive until midweek, when storms could cool temperatures slightly. More updates are expected as the storm timeline firms up.
