Paducah, KY – A thick blanket of fog lies over western Kentucky this morning, softening streetlights and hiding the horizon. Drivers heading out early should move slowly — visibility may drop below a quarter mile through midmorning, part of a Dense Fog Advisory issued for southern Illinois, western Kentucky, southwest Indiana, and southeast Missouri.
As the fog lifts, clouds will linger through the afternoon, setting the stage for steady rain Monday night into Tuesday. The National Weather Service reports that some heavier showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible, especially across western Kentucky and southern Missouri. Commuters and Thanksgiving travelers should watch for slick roads and reduced visibility, particularly along I-24 and Route 60.
By midweek, the pattern flips. Sunshine and calmer winds return Wednesday, leading into a bright, seasonable Thanksgiving Day with highs near 45°F — perfect for last-minute travel or outdoor family plans.
Looking ahead, temperatures dip into the 20s Thursday night before rebounding slightly Friday. A few showers could return over the weekend as the next cold front approaches, signaling a late November pattern change toward colder air and possible early winter precipitation chances next week.
5-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: Rain likely, 56°F.
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, 49°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Sunny, 45°F.
- Friday: Mostly clear, 47°F.
- Saturday: Rain chance, 56°F.
